Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Goal, goal and goal !

The world is desperately waiting for beginning of the World Cup now. In this context, I have posted some important and interesting information about World Cup history. I also have got something more, if time allows me, I will post that later.
Thanks to Badri Sir for information.
First Goal
The first World Cup was held in Uruguay in 1930. Many believed American Bart McGee scored the first goal in the World Cup, against Belgium in the 40th minute. But a dispute erupted and FIFA, soccer's governing body, determined the first goal was scored by Frenchman Lucien Laurent in the 19th minute against Mexico on July 13, 1930.

First Red Card
The red and yellow card system was not introduced until the 1970 World Cup. The first player to receive a red card was Chile's Carlos Caszely in 1974 in a match against West Germany in the 67th minute.

Youngest Player
The youngest player to play in a World Cup match was Northern Ireland's Norman Whiteside against Yugoslavia in 1982. He was 17 years, 41 days old.

Largest Attendance
The highest attendance for one match was in the 1950 final. The official attendance was 199,854 for the match between Brazil and Uruguay in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Top Scoring Team
Hungary scored 27 goals in the 1954 World Cup. Hungary made the finals that year but lost to West Germany 3-2.
Most Consecutive First-Round Eliminations
Scotland holds the record with eight: 1954, 1958, 1974, 1978, 1982, 1986, 1990 and 1998.

Saturday, June 5, 2010

Cultivating dreams


"The teachers cultivate mere dreams". I said to one of my pessimist friends in order to sympathize him, who was in trouble for not getting proper job, whereas his teacher had ensured him for it.
Later, I realized that I misused the phrase "cultivation of dreams" as a negative one.  I had mistaken myself by thinking that dream cultivation is something which is mere promise. But, later I myself realized that dream cultivation is not merely wishing better for future and doing nothing, it is dedication, commitment and concrete plan for what you are going to be in future.
We need to cultivate our dreams in fact, before we go to the actions. We need to know the path proper, to reach our destination. We need to have strategic steps to achieve our goals and ambitions. And, dream is what it makes us possible to map the path and plan for strategies.  Our dreams can help us greatly make them possible in our real life.
As many people say, "human mind is soul source of every action." I mean, our every behavior is (and should be) guided by our thoughts. And, if we have clear thoughts of what we are going to do it, we need not be confuse when we go to actions. The clarity is helpful to achieve something better.

Therefore, cultivating dreams is always good. However, one must not forget that "Vision without action is an empty dream; action without vision is passing time." We need to attempt our best to achieve that dream once we see it. Otherwise, it would turn into just an "empty dream" (or "daydream").
Lets dream high. And, lets other inspire to dream high.