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Two unrelated pieces of news.

First, Mr Federer again. The French Open starts in less than a week. Yay! And I came across this article, 'Federer confident ahead of Paris'. Of course, Mr Federer is always confident. After all, he is world #1, what. Here is how a confident man speaks:
'I don't think I need to do much more (to beat Nadal)...'

'I win so much I can handle a defeat (to Nadal) every now and again... Nadal's a very good player, and still young, and I think it will be between the two of us at the French Open.'

Right, he will be in the final. Do note that the tournament hasn't started yet.

Well, at least he did concede that 'Nadal's a very good player'.

Now, the other article, 'Madonna blasted for concert crucifixion'. Singing with a crown of thorns while 'crucified'?? What's the big idea?

It's sad that talented people are sometimes so wrapped up in themselves that they forget about the other beings who live on the same earth, and the Great Being Who made the earth.
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Anonymous said…
this woman will not respect anyone she doesn't want to, cos she's a filthily rich woman to do what she wants. her "confession" world tour this year alone is said to bring her $200 mil! she has the power to do what she wants, especially against christianity as she's always been criticised by the catholics since eons ago. this is her way of getting back, i guess.

sounds sick, but this is the reality in a capitalised world. if you are rich, you can get away with everything in america. that's why there's the term "rich man's justice". a classic eg, OJ Simpson's case.

there's no real justice in this world. justice is with God, in the everlasting life, not this mortal life.

Dee from http://royalleisure.wordpress.com/
11:51 pm
Anonymous said…
Hi Dee
Yeah, I guess it all began when she decided to take on the name 'Madonna'.

Oooh... $200 million... well, there are certainly many, many, many people out there who appreciate her...
9:50 pm
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