Quite a handful of people around myself are beginning to fall sick recently. Probably it's a result of the bad weather - cold and rainy in the early morning, but in the afternoon after 12pm, it's back to the hot oven environment in excess of 33 degrees Celsius once more. In view of the H1N1 influenza outbreak that, according to the most recent reports, have claimed a victim locally in the United States, and officially spread to South Korea, I hope everybody will take good care of themselves. Do NOT be overly paranoid (seriously, panicking won't do the situation any good). But do make it a habit to follow good hygiene practices, like washing your hands with soap before every meal, covering your mouth when coughing, etc. Be socially responsible - if you're feeling unwell, especially when you've caught a cold or fever, visit the nearest clinic ASAP and don't delay. Avoid crowded places. That's the end of Chris's safety bulletin for the H1N1 influenza. ---------------------------------------------------------- Moving on, many die-hard soccer fanatics will be having their eyes glued to tonight's Champions League semi-final second leg, between Chelsea and Barcelona at Stamford Bridge. What's my take on the outcome of this epic clash of the giants? Well, both teams are likely to play an attacking game this time, which hopefully will generate more goals unlike the dull goalless draw in the first leg. Barca's offensive ability is beyond doubt - 100 goals in 34 La Liga matches sums it all up. However, the defensive unit is highly vulnerable prior to the big game, with Carles Puyol suspended and Rafael Marquez injured. As for the Blues, the return of Ashley Cole from suspension is a major boost to their defence, which had seemed horribly shaky at times, such as in the 4-4 home draw against Liverpool during the quarter-final stage. Pinpoint delivery of set-pieces, one of Chelsea's major strengths, will be critical if they are to score an early goal and disrupt Barca's momentum. Prediction: Chelsea 2-2 Barcelona, Barcelona to go through on away goals.