IPL CRICKET 2010 - Deccan Chargers Vs Delhi Daredevils

IPL CRICKET 2010

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Gilly's Boy's To Face CSK For A Place In Final

New Delhi:A sluggish, turning Ferozeshah Kotla pitchplayed host to a rare, intense, edge-of-the-seat T20 battle of wits and persistence as the Delhi Daredevils were sent packing from the tournament here on Sunday night, their horns sheared and tails tucked timidly between their legs. Defending champions Deccan Chargers, left standing at the end after both teams were buffeted by the fickle swing of fortunes, now sail into the semifinals by virtue of an 11-run win.

           The Chargers, propped up by the lone hand of Andrew Symonds with the bat and some canny, aggressive captaincy from Adam Gilchrist on the field finally complete the semifinal jigsaw puzzle and are now No.2  on the points table.

         Chennai had made it through earlier to join Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore, who sail through by virtue of better net-run-rate. Monday's tie between Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians is now a virtual dead rubber as KKR's huge NRR deficit appears in surmountable.

          Delhi's stop-start campaign sputtered to an ineffectual but dramatic end on their home ground as they lost a vital toss and their top order batsmen  again failed to apply themselves chasing what appeared to be modest 146, after some excellent work from bowlers restricted the Chargers from what could have been a more daunting target.

        The two innings followed similar patterns, with wickets tumbling upfront, but the Daredevils lacked the one standout guiding hand which in the end saw Deccan through. Sehwag's repeated failures, as it turned out, cost Delhi more than Gilchrist's lack of form did the Chargers. 

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Health Care - Therapy

Petting therapy

They have been called man's best friends for a reason. A pet of any sort -- whether it is a dog, cat, or any other -- can make a significant difference to your life. Recent research has shown that keeping pets can be a boon as they have many stress-relieving and health benefits.

MOOD ENHANCERS

That's right, pets can improve your mood as research says playing with a dog or cat for merely 15 minutes can significantly reduce stress. It's been found that those suffering from AIDS are less likely to be depressed if they own a pet and they can also help Alzheimer patients. Experts say your body actually goes through physical changes while petting an animal and the level of cortisol -- a hormone associated with stress -- is significantly lowered. And talking to other pet owners at the vet or at the park improves social skills.

CONTROLLING BLOOD PRESSURE

Yes, pets can play a role in helping you manage blood pressure. An increase in blood pressure due to tension can be avoided by spending more time around your pets, Further, keeping an animal can make you more patient and less short-tempered.

EXCUSE TO EXERCISE

Keeping pets can motivate you to exercise. Taking your canine for a daily 30-minute walk will keep arthritis and other diseases at bay. Try and play fun games with your animal like fetching the ball. The time spent in the sun will provide you with the necessary vitamin D to strengthen your bones.

GET RED OF LONELINESS

Pets can provide friendship, support and love like no one else, Besides, they are excellent snugglers. Therapists have suggested keeping a pet as a way of dealing with or recovering from depression. Animals are also great listeners and very intuitive when it comes to their owners. They can know when you are down and provide solace.

REDUCE IN ALLERGIES

Research has shown that when kids grow up in a home with a dog or cat they are less likely to develop allergies. Having a pet in the house could give you a stronger immune system which will be beneficial later in life.

A GUIDE FOR LIFE

Specially-trained dogs can help patients recovering from illnesses and even assist the differently-abled. dogs can be trained to understand a range of commands which makes them help people with limitations. Besides, having a pet around in itself is calming and reassuring.

 However, it's important to know that owning a pet isn't for everyone. it does require additional work and brings added responsibilities Pets are totally worth the extra effort as they are friends for life. 

 

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Katherine Heigl in her brunette avtar - 'DYE' ANOTHER DAY

Heigl refuses to 

go blonde again

          Katherine Heigl is refusing to dye her hair again. The actress had traded her blonde locks for a brunette look for her upcoming movie One for the Money, but needed to go back to her roots to promote her other film, Killers. However, instead of going through the hassle of hair-colouring again, Katherine has now discovered she can achieve the blonde look by wearing a wig. She said, " I coloured my hair about a month ago. I'm supposed to have dark hair for One for the Money and recently discovered the beauty and the wonder of a really well-done wig when I had to go back to blonde for poster-shoots for a film of mine that's coming out soon, Killers. The wigs are so fantastic I thought, from now on, I should just wear wigs. It takes half the time." Katherine recently revealed she was shocked when she dyed her hair dark.

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