Sunday, February 28, 2010

Maize Meal Braai Dumplings


This is a very South African dumpling and it’s fabulous!!

Make slap-pap like a true South African:

2 cups water

2 TBSP Maize meal

1tsp salt

Boil the water in a saucepan, then add the maize meal and stir vigorously.

Simmer for 20 minutes until cooked.

Allow to cool while you have a drink a beer or three

Beat 2 eggs into pap

Add 2 cups flour

2tsp Baking Powder

2 cups of grated Cheddar cheese

Mix well

Spoon teaspoonfuls into deep hot oil (not boiling hot otherwise they will not cook completely and just burn) and fry until brown.

They’ll turn over half way by themselves… very cute!!

Dry with kitchen towel

Sprinkle Aeromat once the oil has drained.

Divine with a braai! and a nice Tomato and Onion Gravy

Ag Shame poor guy is Gat Vol!

Could you do a painting in 1 minute that looked like this? Man this takes talent




The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) in Gauteng on Saturday said it supported calls by the ANC Youth League (ANCYL) to nationalise the country's mines.

"The call by the ANCYL is proper and very progressive in this instance," said provincial secretary Dumisani Dakile, following a two-day meeting of the federation's provincial executive committee.

The committee would introduce the nationalisation debate at Cosatu's central executive committee meeting, set to take place in Johannesburg from March

1 to 3.
Nationalisation had long been on the agenda of the federation, he said.
"In fact, the call of the youth league is in support of Cosatu."

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Well now then this will be the start of a very slippery slope much like that of Zimbabwe’s demise into economic oblivion. It’s a short hop from the mines to the banks and then business. This is nothing more than a new ploy by some very clever government individuals to get there grubby hands on more wealth. Nationalisation is nothing more than theft and wherever it has happened in the world it is associated with corruption and wholesale mismanagement.


It will lead to job loss and ultimately the failure of our economy as disinvestments will happen as no body in there right mind will invest in a country where nationalisation is on the cards. I am afraid if these people who are using the workers and dumb masses to push their agenda are not stopped we will be in for a rocky road ahead

Friday, February 26, 2010


CIRCUS album promotional tour had just ended last November, but Britney Spears seems to have set to square off once again launched a new album. So far I have found no information about this album title but the list of names of people who will be involved already started to circulate.

According to Splash News, David Guetta's name was mentioned as one of the collaborative colleagues Britney this time. Guetta itself is not a foreign name in the music world. Earlier he had made a successful collaboration with the Black Eyed Peas album by END and this will be a secret weapon for Britney at the seventh album that still have not given this name.

Several names had been nominated producer would come work on this album, among them the Danja, Max Martin, Darkchild and Sean Garrett. Unmitigated, producer K Briscoe reportedly also Briscoe digaet and involvement is not something new because this producer also writes a successful Womanizer tembang weight.

CIRCUS album promotional tour beginning in March 2009 in New Orleans was closed in Adelaide and 29 November 2009


So many cosmetics that promise consumers to look beautiful and youthful. But, in truth, nothing is more effective to make you look more beautiful than the "canvas" healthy and beautiful in essence. Our skin is a reflection of what goes on in our bodies. Christine Gonzalez, fitness trainers say, that there are some foods that are believed to help heal and keep the skin, while there are other foods that can make wrinkles and acne. What are the things that can take care of the skin and skin damage

Here are things you can do to treat the skin from the inside out.

Face Stress
Although it is difficult to avoid, stress must be faced. Stress is one cause of acne. Try to get enough sleep, exercise, practice yoga, and relaxation to soothe the mind, for example with bath.

Healthy Food
The skin will reflect your intake. Sehatkan your skin by eating unprocessed foods, organic, and healthy to nourish the body, and not consume the poison into the body. Fruits and green leafy vegetables such as spinach are good food for the skin.

Omega 3
Essential fatty acids, omega-3, both to prevent timbulya fine lines and wrinkles on facial skin because of skin care by giving hydration and elasticity. You can get it from the salmon, flaxseed, and walnuts.

Antioxidants
Pomegranates, red wine, and blueberries contain more antioxidants. Antioxidants prevent wrinkles by protecting the skin from damaging free radicals that can come from the sun and pollution.

Fiber
By adding fiber in your daily life, you will help care for the skin. Because the fiber helps remove toxins from the body. Daily intake recommendation is 25-35 grams per day. Most people only consume half of this requirement. Nuts, fruit, and wheat has more fiber.

Hydration
Drinking lots of fluids also helps remove toxins from the body. Recommendation is 64 ounces per day, or about 10-12 glasses per day. If you can not drink water all day, can be replaced with tea, as much as possible reduce the caffeine can make your body fluid.

Meanwhile, to avoid are;

Fat
If acne is a problem you face, it would be better if you reduce your fat intake, particularly saturated fat, which can be obtained from the milk production of food, fatty foods, and palm or coconut oil. Fat can cause inflammation, which will exacerbate the skin inflammation.

Sugar
Sugar helps exacerbate wrinkles, acne, and skin inflammation. Sugar will make the skin becomes stiff, causing fine lines and wrinkles by damaging collagen thickness. In addition, the sugar also stimulates the growth of fungi such that trigger acne.

Foods that have been processed
When you eat processed foods, like bread and chips, you'll get the same effect with the consumption of sugar, because these foods lack nutrients, and quickly turn into sugar in the body.


Bad breath (halitosis) and body odor (bromidrosis) is a common problem experienced by people. The fundamental cause poor dental hygiene. However, there are more other causes.

The problem in the area around the teeth, such as gum problems, cavities or tartar, could make a stink breath. In addition, other disease being suffered can also spread to the mouth odor.

Ranging from respiratory infections, salivary gland disorders, digestive disorders, chronic bronchitis, sinusitis, to diabetes. Not to forget the less healthy habits. For example the wrong diet, smoking, frequent constipation and heartburn, or consumption of alcohol.

Ritual fasting can also cause "morning breath" due to lack of saliva to wash the bacteria in the mouth.

To fix this:
- Do check up to make sure no holes in the tooth or gum problems. Clean your tongue every day of every finished brushing his teeth.

- Get used to defecate every day.

- Drinking juice every day with mixed psylium husk, a type of fiber that can remove toxins from the colon.

- Supply of chlorophyll (the green substance of all the green), such as wheat grass, barley, spirulina, chorella.

- Remove the remaining mucus and toxins in the body by taking vitamin C. It's also good to prevent problems in the gums.

- Ensure water intake is sufficient.


Behind the black color, Cincau save a lot of benefits, including ease heartburn. Content of carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, vitamins (A, B1, C), water, enough to make Grass jelly is believed to be an alternative to relieve heartburn.

Stomach pains, nausea, and indigestion can be eased thanks to Grass jelly. Food relief refreshing thirst-nan is also beneficial for health because there is a water-soluble fiber (soluble dietary fiber).

In the body, water soluble fibers can bind to sugar and fat, so useful to prevent diseases such as diabetes mellitus, heart disease, and stroke.

Indonesian society has long believed Cincau to overcome various diseases. Grass jelly can be consumed in the form of gelatin.

Grass jelly gelatin derived from the leaves Cincau crumpled and mixed boiled water. Water mixture turns green. After filtered and allowed to settle, there will be a layer of gelatinous green.

In addition to leaves, roots of plants can also be utilized Grass jelly. The fresh leaves can be used to treat stomach ulcers, typhoid and intestinal diseases.

The leaves are washed and crushed to pulp, then mixed with boiled water. The mixture was filtered and aged until thickened. Add sugar and drink three times a day.

Meanwhile, the rhizome of this plant can be overcome Cincau fever. Rimpangnya sliced boiled with water, then squeezed. Besides boiling, rimpangnya be brewed with hot water and then filtered and drunk.


For those of you who want to buy a new car, here we provide some tips. Hopefully useful ...

1. Need not Want

Make sure you buy a car because it needs not wants. Because buying a car based on the desire, as well as a waste especially considering the fluctuating fuel prices.

2. Determine needs

Determine to what you are buying a car, for his own use, business, or as a family vehicle. Do not let buying a car just because the trend.

3. Purchase the official agent

ATPM (Agen Tunggal Brand holders) who did have a relationship with the 'parent', then we would easily make complaints if there is a problem.

4. Consider budget

Especially for those who bought the car on credit. If buying on credit, choose a lease / bank appropriate, either in installments or period of interest. Do not forget to also compare prices among dealers.

5. Compare features

Compare the features of a car sought after by other brands. Information can be found in the paper, automotive magazines, even the internet (discussion forum / mailing list). But the best sources are people who have been using the car. Usually in the automotive exhibition bazaar you can compare the various features of the vehicle. Jeliliah on this issue.

6. Ease of spare parts

Ease of spare parts should be considered in buying a new car, so if the future requires spare part replacement will have no difficulty.

7. Consider the cost of care

Since there is a lower-priced cars, but the cost of maintenance for several years of use it much higher than the cars that cost more expensive.

8. Perform a Test Drive

Ask for a test drive to prove the performance of these vehicles so that they can truly know the character of the car which will be used. If you join a car club, may be more experienced about a test drive because it will exchange experience with other club members. Or you can take a car club members to help you. for example auto usate milano.

9. Resale value

If you intend to sell the car after a certain period of time, buy a car after-sales value is still high.

Automotive exhibition and you can visit vendita auto usate or compro auto usate.

all right now is your choice to choose the best car you for use.


First aid patients bathed with warm water, drink lots, eat nutritious foods in small amounts and often and diverted attention away from drugs. If not managed to help doctors. Users must be convinced that withdrawal symptoms peak within 3-5 days and after 10 days will be lost.

• Drug Treatment:

1. Addiction treatment (detox)
2. Treatment of infection
3. Rehabilitation
4. Independent training

• Drug Prevention:

1. Strengthen faith
2. Choosing a healthy social environment
3. Good communication
4. Avoid the entrance to the smoking drug

Four Ways Alternative Lowers Risk or "Harm Reduction":

1. Using a disposable syringe
2. disinfect (sterilization) syringe
3. Changing habits by inhaling or injecting oral tablets
4. Completely stop drug use

Detoxification

Detoxification is the process of eliminating toxins (drugs or addictive substances other) from the body by stopping the total consumption of all addictive substances are used or with the decrease in drug dosage substitute. for example Wisconsin Drug Rehab.

Detoxification can be done with the road or treatment in hospital. Usually detoxification process carried out continuously for one to three weeks, until the results of urine tests to be negative from addictive substances. for example Wisconsin Drug Rehabilitation. and Drug Rehab in Wisconsin as curing for drugs addiction.

Ok. I can only imagine the images that came to mind when you hear of the dissolving bikini bathing suit.
But that’s now a reality from a German company that gaurantees that three minutes after the swimming suit hits the water it will be no more.

The kicker is when it’s put on, there’s no clue by the wearer that anything is different, as it looks and feels like a normal swimming suit.

Now I now why the Web site where you can buy it at is called the “Revenge Shop.”

Celebs How We Miss Them!
See you all in Neverland

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Pretty interesting to see Audi celebrating their 100th anniversary by getting their team to design a luxury grand piano. By the way, this was their automotive design team, not their merchandising division.

They got together with Bosendorfer, a world-renowned builder of keyboards to build this extraordinary grand piano.

They wanted to do the design, but it would be meaningless if it wasn’t functional, so they kept the basic shape to ensure quality acoustics.

Besides celebrating their centenary, chief designer Wolfgang Egger said he also wanted his design team to do this to generate new out-of-the-box thinking for auto design as well.

The Bosendorfer Audi Design Grand Piano will cost around $140,000, and will debut at in Ingolstadt at their 100th anniversary celebration at the Audi Forum on July 16.

Here's a difficult one.

This test only has one question, but it's a very important one.

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By giving an honest answer, you will discover where you stand morally.

The test features an unlikely, completely fictional situation in which you will have to make a decision.

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THE SITUATION

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Johannesburg has seen it's worst storm in living memory. There is chaos all around with severe flooding.

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You are a photo-journalist working for a major newspaper, and you're caught in the middle of this epic disaster. The situation is nearly hopeless.

You're trying to shoot career-making photos.

There are houses and people disappearing into the water.

Nature is unleashing all its destructive fury.

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THE TEST

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Suddenly, you see a man in the water. He is fighting for his

life, trying not to be taken down with the debris.

You move closer... somehow, the man looks familiar...

You suddenly realise who it is... It's Julius Malema!

You notice that the raging waters are about to take him under

forever.

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You have two options:

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1st you can save the life of Julius Malema or 2nd you can

shoot a dramatic Pulitzer Prize-winning photo, documenting the

end of one of the country's most powerful men!

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THE QUESTION

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Here's the question, and please give an honest answer. . .

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Would you select high contrast colour film, or would you go

with a more

Classic......black and white film?

These guys think bullshit baffles brains and they not wrong! Read this hype only thing missing is electric windows, air conditioning and low range 4x4 option


Nike Soccer Boot

NIKE today unveiled the Mercurial Vapor SuperFly II, a lightweight boot featuring a new, unique adaptive traction system designed for explosive acceleration. The Mercurial Vapor SuperFly II features a re-engineered upper for enhanced fit and ball control for fast feet. The vibrant ultra-violet color boosts visibility on the pitch.

“NIKE, Inc. is the world’s largest and most innovative football company,” said Mark Parker, NIKE, Inc.’s President & CEO. “Our success in the world’s most popular sport is based on creating innovative products and experiences such as the new, incredibly light and responsive Mercurial SuperFly II boot and Nike Football+ which connects the digital and physical worlds of football. These are among Nike’s most advanced products to date and will help write the next chapter for Nike football.”

Traction on demand
In developing NIKE SENSE adaptive traction technology, designers created a smart stud that can extend and retracts by up to 3mm, based on ground conditions and pressure exerted by the player. Directionally positioned blades maximize cutting and allow for quick changes of direction, while secondary toe traction provides added toe-off power for those first critical steps. The result is a boot that enables greater speed in all directions.

Nike’s design and engineering teams talked with some of the fastest players in the world, who emphasized that acceleration around a defender is just as important as beating him in a straight line. The Nike Sports Research Lab researched the world championship finals in 2006 and found that there were 845 slipping events over 63 games, or roughly 14 per game. Building on these insights, the Nike team collaborated closely with elite athletes including Cristiano Ronaldo, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Alexandre Pato to create a boot that enables toe-off acceleration and minimizes slippage in game-changing situations. “For me, it’s all about first-step acceleration, but twisting and turning around a defender is also important,” Cristiano Ronaldo said. “The Mercurial Vapor Superfly II helps me do both, so I can beat my opponent and create scoring opportunities.”

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Think I am going to buy a couple of Fake rings
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Oh the gratitude and appreciation heady stuff

Shocking

Eskom just another run down South African milking machine gets a 25% tariff increase which we the cash cows will pay

Nersa announced it was granting the power utility a 24,8% tariff increase for 2010, 25,8 % for 2011, and 25,9 % for 2012.

The Congress of SA Trade Unions (Cosatu) called the hikes -- more than four times the current rate of inflation -- "totally unacceptable".
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Unfair on consumers
Opposition parties said the hikes would result in consumers paying for the failures of the ANC, and would raise funds for the ruling party through its part-ownership of Hitachi Power Africa.

"The announcement of yet another hike demonstrates that the ANC administration has once again fallen prey to precisely the same misguided logic that has dominated the ANC's approach to parastatals over the last decade," DA spokesperson Manie van Dyk said.

The Independent Democrats (ID) warned the hikes "will cripple our economy, consumers and small businesses and has committed us to a coal-fired energy future South Africa and the world can ill-afford".

ID energy spokesperson Lance Greyling said it meant ordinary South Africans would be forking out money for electricity which would go to the ANC's investment company Chancellor House.

According to media reports, the ANC is set to earn billions of rands through tenders given by Eskom to Hitachi. Chancellor House owns 25% of Hitachi.

United Democratic Movement leader Bantu Holomisa also warned the increases were likely to lead to higher unemployment, and also linked the higher tariffs to the ANC's business interests in Hitachi's contracts with Eskom.

But, Energy Minister Dipuo Peters said she "respects" the "necessary" immediate increase of 24,8%.

"It has become necessary to conclude the price path for the electricity industry to eliminate the uncertainty around the funding of the capital programme for the sector," Peters said.

Eskom itself, said it had "noted" Nersa's announcement.

"Eskom is currently studying the full details of the determination and is in consultation with key stakeholders.

"We will make further comment on the determination and its specific implications," Eskom acting chairman Mpho Makwana said

I think I was stoned when I checked the weather

A SCOTSMAN walks into the bedroom with a sheep on a leash and says...

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"Honey, this is the cow I make love to when you have a headache."

The wife, lying in the bed reading a book, looks up and says,

"If you weren't such an idiot, you'd know that's a sheep, Not a cow."

The guy replies, "If you weren't such a presumptuous bitch,

You'd realize I was talking to the sheep."

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Great advert Buckle Up

There is a catch you need to be part of the gravy train that is still chugging around South African Government Departments and Associations

Former Athletics SA (ASA) boss Leonard Chuene bought a car, an E Class Mercedes-Benz, from the embattled organisation for just R1 in 2004, eNews reported.

The revelation was made to the broadcaster during an interview with ASA's administrator, Ray Mali.

Mali said he made the discovery while going through the minutes of previous ASA board meetings. He also discovered that three other cars were sold to ASA officials for R1 each.

ASA's previous board was removed from office for alleged financial mismanagement and their handling of athlete Caster Semenya's gender verification saga.

"It's just a transaction by the board. Some members of the board just stood up and proposed that the cars be sold to Leonard and other certain individuals," for One Rand Mali told eNews.

Me thinks that the fun fare is to expensive for some people

What can I say other than this is such a funny
site what a bunch of hunks for the ladys
Ladys this ones for just for you
Click the link below

Mmmm explains it all greenhouse gas as well

ARE you and your partner cuddled up in the "spoons" position all night? Or do you cling to the edge of the bed as your partner sprawls in the "starfish"? Your sleep position speaks volumes about your relationship and shows how you are feeling and who holds the power between you.

THE SPOONS (him behind)

You both lie on your sides, him facing your back.

The meaning: He's protective of you and quite traditional. He can get sensual reaching around and caressing every part of you. Beware if you never kiss/cuddle in this sleep position as it may become too platonic.

THE SPOONS (her behind)

You both lie on your sides, you facing his back.

The meaning: You are very nurturing and the backbone of the relationship. He is not afraid of letting go of responsibilities and you being his emotional anchor. Fab as long as your needs aren't neglected.

POLES APART

Your backs face each other, with a wide gap between them.

The meaning: The intimacy is breaking down and you may be too independent of each other. If being independent suits you both then that's okay, as long as you say a warm goodnight. But be careful you aren't using this position to shut each other out.

PUSHED OUT

One sprawls in a starfish shape, the other faces away, clinging to the edge of the bed.

The meaning: The sprawler dominates your relationship and they might be selfish and unaware of their partner's needs. If you are the one pushed out, ensure you start asserting yourself during the day.

NEED YOU

One lies on their back, the other is cradled in the crook of their arm cuddled up to them.

The meaning: The partner on their back provides emotional strength and is happy offering emotional support to the other partner who is more needy.

MIXED MESSAGES

One lies tucked up in the foetal position, facing the other who is flat on his/her back.

The meaning: The one in the foetal position needs comfort but feels unable to express their needs to their partner, who is oblivious to their needs. Identify what is going wrong and start talking about it.

SUBMISSIVE

One lies on their stomach, their fingertips reaching out to their partner who lies on their back or side.

The meaning: The partner reaching out is submissive in the relationship - the power lies with the other partner.

PURE LUST

Very cuddled up, with your legs entwined and the erogenous zones snuggled into each other.

The meaning: There is loads of passion and sensuality, and you are probably in the honeymoon phase.

Don't despair if your sleep position has a negative meaning as there are exceptions. Like where one of you feels the heat and naturally rolls into "poles apart". As long as you give each other a cuddle and kiss before you roll apart that's fine.

OK this is the real deal that is as good as any lamb or mutton curry you will find in the finest Indian restaurants (or in some of Durbans fine home kitchens). It takes a while to make but is not complicated. Feeds (6 people)

What you need

1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
3 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon turmeric
1kg mutton chunks (approx 3cm cubes) You can use lamb as well but this curry is tradionally made with mutton.
Oil
2 large potatoes in chunks similar in size to the mutton
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
pinch of cardamom
2 teaspoons crushed garlic
1 teaspoon sugar
3 medium onions halved and sliced
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup water

The process

In a bowl combine mix together yogurt, cumin, vinegar, ginger, chili powder, and turmeric, mix well and then add your meat, cover and marinade in the fridge for 3 to 4 hours for mutton and 2 hours for lamb.

Add about 1cm of oil to a heavy base pot or stainless steel casserole dish on a medium to high heat and cook the potatoes until browned. Remove and drain on paper towel.

Remove some of the oil, reduce the heat to medium low and add the onions, cinnamon, cardamom, garlic and sugar and cook to soften the onions. Add the potatoes now and the meat to the pan and cook for about 5 minutes stirring occasionally.

Add the water, bay leaves and tomato paste, bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 1 hour, check that there is enough water and add about another 100ml if necessary, stir and simmer for another 1/2 hour.

Now check that the sauce is thick and quite sticky and if not, simmer for another few minutes with the lid off.

Eat with a good Basmati rice or make a Bunny chow however you eat this it's all good

Lilly the white Lion Cub


At just two weeks old, Lilly the white lion cub lives the life of a princess.

Born on February 8 at the Mystic Monkeys & Feathers Wildlife Park in Rust de Winter, she is the sole cub of the third litter of the pride of Alex and Sahara.

Creamy white, Lilly dozes most of the day on a shaded pile of cushions.
Every two hours she is woken and fed. Still toothless, her diet consists of an imported milk product.
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When she has had her fill, she deigns to make a public appearance to her admiring hordes. Lilly ambles across the grass ever so inelegantly to the collective "oohs" and "aahs", grunting like a hippo and relieving herself when rubbed on the belly. Perhaps not quite so much like a princess, after all, but the public still adore her.
"Some people go crazy," says park owner Christa Saayman.
But what she lacks in elegance, Lilly makes up for in rarity. White lions are classified as a vulnerable species.

But with her blue blood come duties to fulfil. Lilly is destined for an arranged marriage. "What we would normally do is get a mate for her from a different bloodline and then breed them," explained Saayman.
But for now Lilly lies on the grass, her lip covered in cream and her belly full.

Monday, February 22, 2010


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I cant see it can you?

Hahaahaaaaaa

At the Golden Horn Awards this Past Weekend

You have to love this man Steve Hofmeyr. Having the reputation of being a ladies man and a bit of a philanderer and then pulling in other notables who are also ladies men was a stroke of Genius. Hes acceptance speech for the Best Talk show on TV “Dis Hoe Dit Is Met Steave” was real funny.

In his acceptance speech he said and I quote

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“On behalf of Joost van der Westhuizen, Jacob Zuma, Tiger Woods and myself I accept this award”

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Now that was awesome a real stroke of genius and it bought the house down. I like that a man that can roll with the punches good stuff Steve

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Without spoiling the plot here is a little idea of the movie

Across this charred land strides our Christian cowboy, Eli (Denzel Washington), a mysterious, solitary man who carries the last remaining Bible in his backpack. He also carries a gleaming silver knife and a shotgun, both of which he's expert with.

Like a prophet, he has heard God's voice in his head and he walks West with divine determination. He says to himself: "Stay on the path."

After "the flash" of the cataclysm that rocked the Earth, many blamed the troubles on religion. All the books were burned, making the few that remain precious cargo indeed.

You Saw it First here cutting edge stuff

This is JZ and Yo-Ju first smash single from ZA NEWS Season 2.
"Have a baby by me"

South African Football Helmets for fans


The Symbol of South African Football Fever Global 3000

Newtown Upliftment Project

On the outskirts of the Johannesburg CBD there is a district called Newtown, the focal point of an urban regeneration programme spanning the last six years. If one stops outside one of its most famously refurbished buildings, The Mills, and takes a walk to the back of the building, what awaits is a sports fan’s wonderland.

Hundreds upon hundreds of makarapas (the modified, decorated miners’ helmet unique to South African football fans) fill the numerous shelves, cover the walls and lie on tables; being painted, sprayed, bent and dried. The enormous display wall carries iconic head-gear of the country’s favourite teams, Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs, and many more of the 32 teams that will be competing in this year’s FIFA World Cup, Spain, England, Brazil, Honduras, name it, they've got it.

Princess Juliana International Airport Simpson Bay, Saint Maarten
Background:
Nothing says fun in the sun like roaring engines and the smell of jet exhaust. Landing on this Caribbean island forces pilots to fly over a small strip of beach, clear a decent-size fence and pass over a road just before hitting the runway.

Why It's Unique:
Not many airports are flanked by oceanfront property filled with tourists standing under incoming aircraft. While the tourists are not really in harm's way—with the exception of their hearing—Schreckengast says that trucks driving on the small road between the beach and the runway could be at risk. "The challenge is to make sure there's not a big semi truck coming through when the plane is landing. It becomes a vertical obstacle, and, if the truck is light, the jet blast could blow it over."
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Courchevel International Airport Courchevel, France
Background:
Getting to the iconic ski resort of Courchevel requires navigating the formidable French Alps before making a hair-raising landing at Courchevel International Airport. The runway is about 1700 feet long, but the real surprise is the large hill toward the middle of the strip.

Why It's Unique:
"You take off downhill and you land going uphill," Schreckengast says. He adds that the hill, which has an 18.5 percent grade, is so steep that small planes could probably gain enough momentum rolling down it with no engines to safely glide off the edge. Landing at Courchevel is obviously no easy task, so pilots are required to obtain certification before attempting to conquer the dangerous runway.
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Gibraltar Airport
Background:
Between Morocco and Spain sits the tiny British territory of Gibraltar. Construction of the airport dates back to World War II, and it continues to serve as a base for the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force, though commercial flights land on a daily basis.

Why It's Unique:
Winston Churchill Avenue, Gibraltar's busiest road, cuts directly across the runway. Railroad-style crossing gates hold cars back every time a plane lands or departs. "There's essentially a mountain on one side of the island and a town on the other," Schreckengast says. "The runway goes from side to side on the island because it's the only flat space there, so it's the best they can do. It's a fairly safe operation as far as keeping people away," he says, "It just happens to be the best place to land, so sometimes it's a road and sometimes it's a runway

Saturday, February 20, 2010

'Hulle maak zef futuristik ninja rap met dik beats en is giftig to the max.' Translated "They make futuristic Ninja rap with thick beats and they poisonous to the max"

Personally i think they just real clucked up but they went viral on the net so who am I to judge. Just hope the world doe's not think this is the epoch of Afrikaans culture "Ouch"

Diane was apparently using the clucking word (Excuse the Pun) telling the speaker in parliment to cluck off which caused her suspenssion so Nandos as always used the situation to good effect

The Democratic Alliance has suspended MP Dianne Kohler-Barnard for five days for swearing in the National Assembly, the party said.

"After consultation with our Parliamentary leader, Athol Trollip MP, I have today written to the Speaker of the National Assembly, the Honourable Max Sisulu, to notify him that, in light of her recent conduct in the House, the DA has acted to suspend Dianne Kohler Barnard MP with immediate effect, for five days," DA Chief Whip Ian Davidson said in a statement on Wednesday.

"I have further requested that, on the first sitting day of Parliament, after her return to duty, Ms Kohler-Barnard address the House and apologise unconditionally for her words, something to which she has agreed." A copy of her apology had also been sent to the Speaker.

So Nandos Create This Advert Just Brilliant


The singer made the controversial claim in a new US interview, reports The Sun.

Elton, 62, said: "I think Jesus was a compassionate, super-intelligent gay man who understood human problems."

He added: "Jesus wanted us to be loving and forgiving. I don’t know what makes people so cruel. Try being a gay woman in the Middle East - you’re as good as dead."

Elton also revealed he fears he could be killed by a crazed fan - just like John Lennon and Gianni Versace.

The 62-year-old singer was close friends with fashion designer Versace – who was shot dead in July 1997 on the steps of his Miami Beach mansion by Andrew Cunanan – and admits he decided to increase his personal security following the tragedy.

Referring to Versace and Lennon, he said: “Two of them shot outside their houses. None of this would have happened if they hadn’t been famous. Fame attracts lunatics. I never had a bodyguard ever until Gianni died. I don’t like celebrity anymore.”

Beatles legend Lennon died in 1980 after being shot by deranged fan Mark Chapman outside his apartment building in New York.

Wayne"s Comment I don't normally comment on such things but this just gets under my skin! What the hell gives this man the audacious gall to say such a thing? The bible and christian belief are very clear on the subject no matter what gay people might like to lead you to believe. This is most certainly an affront to any Christian and a massive insult to Christianity. No Mr Elton John it's not fame that will kill you it's stupid insensitive remarks that will!

Some of these animals are darn good


Friday, February 19, 2010

Donald Trump is not a big believer in global warming. "With the coldest winter ever recorded, with snow setting record levels up and down the coast, the Nobel committee should take the Nobel Prize back from Al Gore," the tycoon told members of his Trump National Golf Club in Westchester in a recent speech. "Gore wants us to clean up our factories and plants in order to protect us from global warming, when China and other countries couldn't care less. It would make us totally noncompetitive in the manufacturing world, and China, Japan and India are laughing at America's stupidity." The crowd of 500 stood up and cheered.

This has been one of the longest coldest winters around the world yet we are been told global warming is happening. Then we told that that Billions of dollars will be needed to counter it! I wonder who is really making money out of this so called problem? Also is it as big a problem as made out and not just part of the natural cycle of the world?


This Ad Was Placed in the Personal columns of a daily newspaper in

Durban.
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To the well dressed dude Who Tried to Mug Me on Durban Beachfront three nights ago.

I was the guy wearing the black denim jacket that you demanded that I hand over along with my wallet, shortly after you pulled the knife on my girlfriend and I, threatening our lives.

You also asked for my girlfriend's purse, rings and earrings tooI can only hope that you somehow come across this rather important message.

First, I'd like to apologize for your embarrassment when I drew mypistol after you took my jacket. The evening was not that cold, and I was wearing the jacket for a reason. My girlfriend had just bought me that Glock pistol for xmas, and we had picked up a new 'fast draw' shoulder holster for it that very evening.

Obviously you agree that it is a very intimidating weapon when pointed at your head wasn't it, especially when I blasted that one and only shot right past your right ear and out to sea?

I know it probably wasn't fun walking back to wherever you'd come from bare footed with your ear bleeding and ringing like a church bell, since I made you leave your expensive shoes, Nokia cell phone, and wallet with me. That prevented you from calling or running to your buddies to come help mug us again.

After I called your mother, or "Mama" as you had her listed in your cell, I explained the entire episode of what you'd done, fortunately she spoke English too, and she seemed very shocked, said you worked at a local bank and wouldnt do what I was telling her you had done it all.

Anyway, I then I went and filled up my petrol tank as well as four other people's in the petrol garage on your credit card. The guy with the big V8 Jeep took R800 alone, and was extremely grateful!

I gave your shoes to a homeless guy outside Joe Kools, along with all the cash in your wallet. That made his day!I then threw your wallet into the big 7 series Beemer that was parked at the curb ... after I broke the windshield and side window and keyed the entire driver's side of the car. I know that this bling car belongs to a local enforcer and bouncer.

Later, I called a bunch of phone sex numbers from your cell phone. Vodacom just now shut down the line, although I only used the phone for a little over a day now, so what's going on with that?

Earlier, I managed to get in two threatening phone calls to the local ANC office and one to the bureau of state security (intelligence services) too, while mentioning President Zuma and Julius Malema as my probable targets. The state security guy seemed really intense and we had a nice long chat - I guess while he traced your number etc.

In a way, perhaps I should apologize for not killing you .... but I feel This type of retribution is a far more appropriate punishment for your threatened crime. I wish you well as you try to sort through some of these rather immediate pressing issues, and can only hope that you have the opportunity to reflect upon, and perhaps reconsider the career path you've chosen to pursue in life.

Remember, next time you might not be so lucky.

Have a good day!

Thoughtfully yours,

Chris.