Schweinsteiger happy with Germany's upturn in form..

Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger has admitted that he was happy to have put in an improved performance in his nation's 2-1 Euro 2012 win over Netherlands, and felt the team looked stronger as a whole.

The Bayern Munich stalwart was not always firing on all cylinders during his team's opening game, a 1-0 victory against Portugal, but set up both Mario Gomez goals against the Oranje.

Speaking in the wake of the match, Schweinsteiger admitted that overcoming Bert van Marwijk's men was an easier task than beating Portugal, due in part to an all-round improvement in performance.

"It was not easy to win against Portugal," he told ZDF. "We played well there as well, even if it wasn't so impressive going forward.

"The victory against Netherlands was connected with a lot of work, and I think we did well.

"Bastian Schweinsteiger was also there in the match against Portugal, but I was more attached to the defense then. Today I had more space going forward.

"Portugal was good, but today was better."

Schweinsteiger went on to state that die Mannschaft would not be easing up in their final group match against Denmark and that every win was a huge morale boost.

"Every victory is a boost," Schweinsteiger added. "We've done the second step, and we also want to win against Denmark. We have to take things step by step."

Germany has now won 12 consecutive competitive matches, and has a chance to extend that run against Morten Olsen's men on Sunday.

Source: www.goal.com

Blue Streak Movies Review,, I like This!!

Release: 1999, Sony

Starring: Martin Lawrence, Luke Wilson, Peter Greene, David Chappelle, William Forsythe

Director: Les Mayfield

MPAA Rating: [PG-13] violence, language

Genre: Comedy/Action

He's a cop that's not. Believe that!...

            *SUMMARY*

           

A professional thief (Lawrence) hides a stolen diamond in a building under construction before getting caught and thrown in jail. Upon his release two years later, he returns to the site only to discover that it is now a police station. To get the diamond, he poses as a newly transferred officer. But his background in crime makes him the best cop in the precinct, and all wackiness ensues.

            *THE SEVEN-SECOND RUNDOWN*

           

Martin Lawrence delivers the laughs in this fast-paced romp of action and comedy.

            *WHAT'S GOOD*

           

Blue Streak is a decent action flick packed with laughs. The running gag is that Lawrence, who's really a crook, makes a better cop than all the precinct's officers combined, thanks to his experience on the wrong side of the law coupled with a dash of ridiculous serendipity.

After a seemingly endless stream of improbable situations, Lawrence finds himself reluctantly rising through the ranks until he becomes a lead detective. And because he doesn't have any regard for regulation and protocol, we're treated to many scenes of Lawrence abusing his power: cutting slack for his bumbling partner in crime (played by Dave Chappelle), rummaging through police evidence, and (best of all) indulging in wicked amounts of police brutality. He beats confessions out of his suspects, beats Chappelle into silence, and beats on a prisoner just because a snooty lawyer tells him not to. As a fellow officer played by William Forsythe observes, "you don't get that kind of training at the academy."

Lawrence's stand-up comedian side comes out on numerous occasions, and his ability to play over-the-top caricatures shines when he disguises himself as a clueless pizza delivery man with outrageously bad teeth.

Car chases, gun fights, and basic brawling inject a fair amount of action. But it's really Lawrence's comedic charisma that carries the show. If you enjoyed him in Bad Boys and Nothing to Lose, you'll get a kick out of Blue Streak. It's funny, and that's the bottom line.

            *WHAT'S BAD*

           

The movie gets pretty boring when The Bad Guys (tm) enter the scene. A drug bust operation at the end feels pretty aimless: a token shoot 'em up scene that doesn't really hold a candle to the comedic parts of the movie. But perhaps the worst element is Luke Wilson's character. He's the naive young rookie who gets teamed up with Lawrence. For virtually the entire film, he's a dopey, clumsy goof, and suddenly in the last ten minutes, he gets this sharp, knowing demeanor, as if his personality had been a facade the whole time. Where did he get the brain all of a sudden???

Also, the ending is a little too sentimental and "honor among thieves" for my taste. I thought everyone was going to roast marshmallows and sing campfire songs before the closing credits. Still, though, if you can swallow that, Blue Streak is one of the better buddy-buddy action comedies of the year.

Rating: 7.5 out of 10 (0=Abysmal, 5=Average, 10=Excellent)

TENSES

1.      While she was trying to read, her friend was practicing the piano.

2.      He bought several jerseys in the last two years.

3.      She will bone the meat later.

4.      By the time you get there they already left.

5.      I was drowning. Nobody save me.

6.      He said she has not returned the book yet

7.      What do you darn at the moment ?

8.      She thought her husband will buy a new fridge.

9.      How much have you spent in London so far?

10.  In a month’s time I learned mord words than ever

11.  After he had seen the giraffe he spoke to the keeper.

12.  He had bought weed-killer when they arrested him.

13.  The plumbing always give trouble during the summer.

14.  The trout had risen when they reached the lake.

15.  Do you recognize this statue ?

16.  They say they will not perform tomorrow.

17.  What you have been doing since your last recital ?

18.  As it was rain he put up his umbrella.

19.  They had heard Beethoven better conducted earlier in the year.

20.  What is going on here ?

21.  I only just realized what she meant.

22.  I never planted crocuses again.

23.  Had you enjoyed yourself when I saw you at the party ?

24.  I went to the zoo and I go while they are still talking about visiting it.

25.  She docked at Tilbury last week.

26.  He always accelerate too quickly.

27.  Do you hear that awful noise ?

28.  By the time the brigade arrived, the house had collapse.

29.  I saw a new type of windscreen wiper while I walked round the exhibition yesterday.

30.  They have been waiting to take off since ten this morning.

31.  She shot at least three tigers in India last year.

32.  We saw what we see.

33.  He heard an owl hooting as he walking through the wood.

34.  They have been producing a hundred shirts everyday for two months now.

35.  Where were you going when I bumped into you ?

36.  Who was told the grasshopper to dance ? The ant in the fable.

37.  They wears high heels everyday last term.

38.  What will you do with a gun in your car ?

39.  He still not found his watch.

40.  I left there several years before I found the nest.

41.  When it stung him ?

42.  She likes cockles. Naturally she prefers lobster.

43.  Dragon-flies have very beautiful wings.

44.  Time and tide don’t wait for no man, the saying run.

45.  I bought some new pruners the other day.

46.  The girl in the pay box seldom smiles nowadays.

47.  The moment he had opened the boot the spare wheel fell out.

48.  Too many cooks spoiled the broth.

49.  He was leave Italy by plane yesterday.