Lovers Leap indeed and am knackered.
Tigerwatch Dept
Stewart Cink reckons Tiger Woods is a robot after the tiger won the accenture matchplay title.
Music Dept
Duffy held on to #1 for a second week
Running Dept
I've been spending mostly of time preparing for London Marathon which is coming up in a few weeks time. You can read all on the sister blog.
Friday, 29 February 2008
Friday, 22 February 2008
Weekly Wrap (22/2/2008)
Music Dept
Duffy debuts at #1 with "Mercy" knocking off Basshunter who drop to #3 with Nickelback back at #2.
Facebook Dept
It looks like that Facebook is now past it as there's a decline in users.
Tigerwatch
Tiger Woods is on the prowl and currently is in action in the WGC match play where 64 top-ranked players in the world square off against each other. Tiger has made it into the quarter finals.
Mental Dept
Poor Gazza has been sent to the loony bin for his antics in a local hotel. This reminds me whatever happened to Frank Bruno. Former stars do find it hard after being in the limelight for so long.
Duffy debuts at #1 with "Mercy" knocking off Basshunter who drop to #3 with Nickelback back at #2.
Facebook Dept
It looks like that Facebook is now past it as there's a decline in users.
Tigerwatch
Tiger Woods is on the prowl and currently is in action in the WGC match play where 64 top-ranked players in the world square off against each other. Tiger has made it into the quarter finals.
Mental Dept
Poor Gazza has been sent to the loony bin for his antics in a local hotel. This reminds me whatever happened to Frank Bruno. Former stars do find it hard after being in the limelight for so long.
Saturday, 16 February 2008
Weekly Wrap (15/2/2008)
Music Dept.
Well congrats to Amy Winehouse who won 5 grammys this week. At the last minute she got clearance to go to the states but it was too late, she did a session from good old London town. She was well happy (well relatively speaking anyways). Talking of 5, Basshunter make 5 weeks at #1 with "Now you're gone". Nickelback edge up to #2. "Rockstar" has been out since at least September of last year. The video is pretty good. I like Nelly Furtado's cameo performance in it. At least I think it's her. Wet Wet Wet make a comeback at #10 with "Weightless" and there were new entries in the top 20 for The feeling, Morrissey and Goldfrapp.
Football Dept
So Real Madrid are richest team in Europe for the second year in row. But now England has 3 of the top 5, as Chelsea and Arsenal make the top 5 joining Man Utd who are at #2. Big game this weekend is Man Utd against Arsenal in the FA Cup. Tough one to call.
Athletics Dept
There's been a bit of hoo-ha over Dwain Chambers winning the 60m UK trial for the World Indoor Championships. He automatically qualifies. However there has been lots of words on whether he should participate. He still banned for the Olympics in Beijing but for other events he is ok as his drug ban of 2 years has expired. So he is free to compete. I don't condone what he has done but the ban has been served and he should be at least be given a chance to prove himself. By all means drug-test him to the hilt if need be but barring him from events
Handshake Dept
An Essex restaurant owner was introduced by a friend to his dining partner. His dining partner remarked after giving a handshake, you have a spongy hand and are very sick. It turns he was justified in that remark. I probably does help that the dining partner was a doctor.
In related news, I returned to work on Monday and greeted our new administrator. After that handshake, she quit and left the building in about half an hour. I was looking at my hands and sniffing myself, I don't know what happened!
Well congrats to Amy Winehouse who won 5 grammys this week. At the last minute she got clearance to go to the states but it was too late, she did a session from good old London town. She was well happy (well relatively speaking anyways). Talking of 5, Basshunter make 5 weeks at #1 with "Now you're gone". Nickelback edge up to #2. "Rockstar" has been out since at least September of last year. The video is pretty good. I like Nelly Furtado's cameo performance in it. At least I think it's her. Wet Wet Wet make a comeback at #10 with "Weightless" and there were new entries in the top 20 for The feeling, Morrissey and Goldfrapp.
Football Dept
So Real Madrid are richest team in Europe for the second year in row. But now England has 3 of the top 5, as Chelsea and Arsenal make the top 5 joining Man Utd who are at #2. Big game this weekend is Man Utd against Arsenal in the FA Cup. Tough one to call.
Athletics Dept
There's been a bit of hoo-ha over Dwain Chambers winning the 60m UK trial for the World Indoor Championships. He automatically qualifies. However there has been lots of words on whether he should participate. He still banned for the Olympics in Beijing but for other events he is ok as his drug ban of 2 years has expired. So he is free to compete. I don't condone what he has done but the ban has been served and he should be at least be given a chance to prove himself. By all means drug-test him to the hilt if need be but barring him from events
Handshake Dept
An Essex restaurant owner was introduced by a friend to his dining partner. His dining partner remarked after giving a handshake, you have a spongy hand and are very sick. It turns he was justified in that remark. I probably does help that the dining partner was a doctor.
In related news, I returned to work on Monday and greeted our new administrator. After that handshake, she quit and left the building in about half an hour. I was looking at my hands and sniffing myself, I don't know what happened!
Sunday, 3 February 2008
All-nighter
As soon as I landed, I was invited/dragged off to all-night-morning open-air party called "Island Style Insomnia" party. That's right we saw in the dusk, which is quite peaceful even amongst the loud soca / steel band music. Later on they got the water hoses out and soaked everyone including me.
Friday, 1 February 2008
Weekly Wrap (1/2/2008)
NFL Superbowl Dept.
Well it's the Superbowl XLII on Sunday and features the undefeated New England Patriots against New York Giants. The Patriots are going for the 4th Superbowl win in just 5 years. Whilst the Giants are looking for their 2nd win since 1991 when they gave the Buffalo Bills the first of 4 consecutive Superbowl defeats. I think it would be perfect if New England can make the perfect season. Anyhow it's always the half-time show that causes the most interest. Remember the Janet's 'wardrobe malfunction' in 2004?
Rugby Dept.
This weekend is also the start of the six nations championship. Rugby is simply American Football without the padding and helmets. Rugby players make the Patriots and Giants look like nancy boys! The six nations features, England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, Wales. England will probably go into the Championship as favourites on the back of reaching the final of the World Cup. But I sense France could be out for revenge
Culture Dept.
As I mentioned last week, the Trinidad Carnival takes place next week but it also coincides with another celebration, Chinese New Year on February 7th. The new year will the year of the rat. wikipedia seems to have covered the subject in depth.
Football Dept.
All is not well at Liverpool. They are now well off the pace in the Premiership succumbing to ex-Charlton united 1-0, following their tough tussle against Havant & Waterlooville in the FA Cup.
Tiger-watch Dept.
Tiger Woods went on to win the Buick Invitational by 8 shots and this weekend, he is in action in the Dubai classic and he is in front after two rounds on -8. He should win this as he so rarely loses when he hits the lead in tournaments.
Music Dept.
No change at the top with Bass Hunters once again on top for a third week. Adele stays at #2. Kelly Rowland has been working it with "work" up from #31 to #7 and deservedly so as she's been doing promotional shows in such places like Faces in Essex. Also Jay Sean had the highest new entry with "ride it". It's what happening outside the charts that's really interesting. Amy Winehouse and Britney Spears are in hospital. Two of Girls aloud are having trouble / split up from their high profile partners. All is not well with Coles at the moment with Chelsea footballer, Ashley having an affair with a hairdresser. Meanwhile Nadine Coyle split up with Jesse Metcalfe of Desperate Housewives fame. He was due to show up at the forementioned Faces.
Beadle's not about Dept.
And finally, Jeremy Beadle is no more and it was sad day when that was announced. Everyone in the UK remembers him for being on Game for a laugh, Beadle's about and You've been framed. I think he did get a bit too popular as the media really tried to cut him down and hence why he faded away in the 90s. He's done a lot of good work, particularly for charity raising 100 million pounds. One thing I heard on the radio, he used to do was a present a radio show on London's circle line.
Well it's the Superbowl XLII on Sunday and features the undefeated New England Patriots against New York Giants. The Patriots are going for the 4th Superbowl win in just 5 years. Whilst the Giants are looking for their 2nd win since 1991 when they gave the Buffalo Bills the first of 4 consecutive Superbowl defeats. I think it would be perfect if New England can make the perfect season. Anyhow it's always the half-time show that causes the most interest. Remember the Janet's 'wardrobe malfunction' in 2004?
Rugby Dept.
This weekend is also the start of the six nations championship. Rugby is simply American Football without the padding and helmets. Rugby players make the Patriots and Giants look like nancy boys! The six nations features, England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, Wales. England will probably go into the Championship as favourites on the back of reaching the final of the World Cup. But I sense France could be out for revenge
Culture Dept.
As I mentioned last week, the Trinidad Carnival takes place next week but it also coincides with another celebration, Chinese New Year on February 7th. The new year will the year of the rat. wikipedia seems to have covered the subject in depth.
Football Dept.
All is not well at Liverpool. They are now well off the pace in the Premiership succumbing to ex-Charlton united 1-0, following their tough tussle against Havant & Waterlooville in the FA Cup.
Tiger-watch Dept.
Tiger Woods went on to win the Buick Invitational by 8 shots and this weekend, he is in action in the Dubai classic and he is in front after two rounds on -8. He should win this as he so rarely loses when he hits the lead in tournaments.
Music Dept.
No change at the top with Bass Hunters once again on top for a third week. Adele stays at #2. Kelly Rowland has been working it with "work" up from #31 to #7 and deservedly so as she's been doing promotional shows in such places like Faces in Essex. Also Jay Sean had the highest new entry with "ride it". It's what happening outside the charts that's really interesting. Amy Winehouse and Britney Spears are in hospital. Two of Girls aloud are having trouble / split up from their high profile partners. All is not well with Coles at the moment with Chelsea footballer, Ashley having an affair with a hairdresser. Meanwhile Nadine Coyle split up with Jesse Metcalfe of Desperate Housewives fame. He was due to show up at the forementioned Faces.
Beadle's not about Dept.
And finally, Jeremy Beadle is no more and it was sad day when that was announced. Everyone in the UK remembers him for being on Game for a laugh, Beadle's about and You've been framed. I think he did get a bit too popular as the media really tried to cut him down and hence why he faded away in the 90s. He's done a lot of good work, particularly for charity raising 100 million pounds. One thing I heard on the radio, he used to do was a present a radio show on London's circle line.
Friday, 25 January 2008
Weekly Wrap (25/1/2008)
Tennis Dept
Well the form of Andy Murray going out in the first round of the Australian Open doesn't look so bad as his conqueror, the unseeded, Jo Wilfired Tsonga has made it all the way to the final. He will take on third seed, Novak Dovovic. Tsonga should actually be familiar to us Brits as he retired Tim Henman from singles competition when he beat him in the second round of the US Open in 2007. It says his nickname is the 'Muhammad Ali of Tennis' because he looks like him. I beg to differ, I saw a pic of him celebrating his win of Rafa Nadal and he looks more like smegging Craig Charles to me.
Meanwhile in women's draw, definitely a battle of the beauties as Maria Sharapova takes on Ana Ivanovic. They both have their quirks, Sharapova is known for grunting as bad as Monica Seles whilst Ana Ivanovic was accused of gamesmanship after showing a squeaky pair of heels against Daniela Hantuchova.
Football Dept
Well it's the big one, the mighty Liverpool take on minnows Havant & Waterlooville. Liverpool have their own problems with their US owners trying to cutback. The distraction may give Havant a chance. Havant a chance? 100/1 to win the game. It's like what New England Patroits taking on some high school football team in Toronto. That's the scale of Havant's task. Another interesting game is probably is perhaps Arsenal (who got beat 5-1 to Spurs this week) against Newcastle under the new manager Kevin Keegan (a.k.a. the messiah).
Meanwhile going for away wins for Hamilton, Airdrie, Ross County, Stranraer, East Fife, Montrose.
Golf Dept
Looks like we can start up Tigerwatch once again as he is in action in the Buick Invitational in the states. He's already odds-on to win as he is 2 shots off the lead after first round.
Travel Dept
Well at the start of February, a couple of big celebrations. It's Chinese New Year, so they will be lots of celebrations around the world. I don't know if there will too much celebrations in Trinidad because they are celebrating something completely different and that is the Trinidad carnival. If you are happened to be lucky enough to be going, there are so many parties, sorry I mean things to do whilst you are there. A useful blog I've seen is from saucytrini and there are other useful guides at izatrini and toronto-lime (why Toronto, i don't know?)
Music Dept
Basshunters hold on to the UK topspot but a good new entry at #2 for the highly touted Adele. Meanwhile Kanye West's "homecoming" and Robyn's "be mine" make useful gains to hit the top 10. Yes, Robyn has really invented herself as 90s fans will remember such hits as "show me love" and "do you know what it takes". The wombats should make the top 10 next week after moving up from #37 to #13.
Well the form of Andy Murray going out in the first round of the Australian Open doesn't look so bad as his conqueror, the unseeded, Jo Wilfired Tsonga has made it all the way to the final. He will take on third seed, Novak Dovovic. Tsonga should actually be familiar to us Brits as he retired Tim Henman from singles competition when he beat him in the second round of the US Open in 2007. It says his nickname is the 'Muhammad Ali of Tennis' because he looks like him. I beg to differ, I saw a pic of him celebrating his win of Rafa Nadal and he looks more like smegging Craig Charles to me.
Meanwhile in women's draw, definitely a battle of the beauties as Maria Sharapova takes on Ana Ivanovic. They both have their quirks, Sharapova is known for grunting as bad as Monica Seles whilst Ana Ivanovic was accused of gamesmanship after showing a squeaky pair of heels against Daniela Hantuchova.
Football Dept
Well it's the big one, the mighty Liverpool take on minnows Havant & Waterlooville. Liverpool have their own problems with their US owners trying to cutback. The distraction may give Havant a chance. Havant a chance? 100/1 to win the game. It's like what New England Patroits taking on some high school football team in Toronto. That's the scale of Havant's task. Another interesting game is probably is perhaps Arsenal (who got beat 5-1 to Spurs this week) against Newcastle under the new manager Kevin Keegan (a.k.a. the messiah).
Meanwhile going for away wins for Hamilton, Airdrie, Ross County, Stranraer, East Fife, Montrose.
Golf Dept
Looks like we can start up Tigerwatch once again as he is in action in the Buick Invitational in the states. He's already odds-on to win as he is 2 shots off the lead after first round.
Travel Dept
Well at the start of February, a couple of big celebrations. It's Chinese New Year, so they will be lots of celebrations around the world. I don't know if there will too much celebrations in Trinidad because they are celebrating something completely different and that is the Trinidad carnival. If you are happened to be lucky enough to be going, there are so many parties, sorry I mean things to do whilst you are there. A useful blog I've seen is from saucytrini and there are other useful guides at izatrini and toronto-lime (why Toronto, i don't know?)
Music Dept
Basshunters hold on to the UK topspot but a good new entry at #2 for the highly touted Adele. Meanwhile Kanye West's "homecoming" and Robyn's "be mine" make useful gains to hit the top 10. Yes, Robyn has really invented herself as 90s fans will remember such hits as "show me love" and "do you know what it takes". The wombats should make the top 10 next week after moving up from #37 to #13.
Friday, 18 January 2008
Weekly Wrap (18/1/2008)
Music Dept.
Leon Jackson has been dethroned finally and slumps to #5. The new number one is a dance song in the form of Swedish outfit, Basshunters and the song called "Now you're gone". The UK Charts still in a crazy mood as the woman of the moment, Britney Spears rebounds from #19 to #2 with "Pieces of me". Not only that she re-emerges with "Gimme more" back in at #34. Both Nickelback and Rihanna ("Don't stop the music") vault back up the charts too. Lupe Fiasco debuts a #7 with "Superstar". UK charts can be seen here. New singles coming out include Radiohead's "Jigsaw falling into place". Radiohead should do well despite having recently had to relocate an 'intimate secret gig' and move it into a club in London. Also the highly touted Adele releases her first single "Chasing Pavements". Adele recently came top of the BBC's sound of 2008 poll, which is a poll of the most promising new music talent. Last year, Mika came out on top and went on to score a #1 hit with "Grace Kelly". Also look out for Little Ones' "Ordinary Song".
Poor Lily Allen lost her baby. I wonder if she'll write a song about that.
Football Dept.
Would you believe it, it is the mighty Liverpool against the minnows Havant & Waterlooville in the FA Cup! I heard Havant are 100/1 to win the game against Liverpool. People are that confident an upset won't happen. Everyone in Geordieland seem happy that Kevin Keegan is back as the gaffer at Newcastle. Things should be interesting. The funny thing is at the moment Newcastle lie in 11th position. I bet you that's where they will finish and the Newcastle fans/board will still be happy with Keegan. That would be ironic.
Having a look at football games this weekend, a few key derbies. There is the Sheffield derby. Sheffield Wednesday take on Sheffield United. United have just enough class to pick up the win. There is also the Edinburgh derby between Hearts and Hiberian. Hearts have been struggling this season and probably be happy to take a draw. London derbies happen every week, so they aren't that important unless it's something like Arsenal vs Spurs or West Ham vs Charlton. Fulham take on Arsenal and if you can call this a derby, Watford take on Charlton in what is a six-pointer at the top of the Championship.
Selections to win Arbroath, Montrose (away), Raith (away), Dundee (away), Hamilton (away) and Livingston (away).
Derby look down and out. Let's move on.
Travel Dept.
Talking of Derby. I've been to Derbyshire for a day (work). I ended up staying in Matlock right in the Peak District. When I got there it was dark and wet but it was so beautiful to see the hills and even a cable car system in the distance in the morning. Unfortunately, I didn't get time to enjoy it. But I would love to go again. There are other places to visit including Crich Tramway and the Peak Rail.
Tennis Dept.
Andy Murray out of the Australian Open on the first day. Enough said really.
Well actually, there's been a lot said about Venus Williams' bottom when the Aussie commentator made a remark about a slow motion replay of Venus' rear end. Even sister Serena weighed in with her thoughts on the matter.
Leon Jackson has been dethroned finally and slumps to #5. The new number one is a dance song in the form of Swedish outfit, Basshunters and the song called "Now you're gone". The UK Charts still in a crazy mood as the woman of the moment, Britney Spears rebounds from #19 to #2 with "Pieces of me". Not only that she re-emerges with "Gimme more" back in at #34. Both Nickelback and Rihanna ("Don't stop the music") vault back up the charts too. Lupe Fiasco debuts a #7 with "Superstar". UK charts can be seen here. New singles coming out include Radiohead's "Jigsaw falling into place". Radiohead should do well despite having recently had to relocate an 'intimate secret gig' and move it into a club in London. Also the highly touted Adele releases her first single "Chasing Pavements". Adele recently came top of the BBC's sound of 2008 poll, which is a poll of the most promising new music talent. Last year, Mika came out on top and went on to score a #1 hit with "Grace Kelly". Also look out for Little Ones' "Ordinary Song".
Poor Lily Allen lost her baby. I wonder if she'll write a song about that.
Football Dept.
Would you believe it, it is the mighty Liverpool against the minnows Havant & Waterlooville in the FA Cup! I heard Havant are 100/1 to win the game against Liverpool. People are that confident an upset won't happen. Everyone in Geordieland seem happy that Kevin Keegan is back as the gaffer at Newcastle. Things should be interesting. The funny thing is at the moment Newcastle lie in 11th position. I bet you that's where they will finish and the Newcastle fans/board will still be happy with Keegan. That would be ironic.
Having a look at football games this weekend, a few key derbies. There is the Sheffield derby. Sheffield Wednesday take on Sheffield United. United have just enough class to pick up the win. There is also the Edinburgh derby between Hearts and Hiberian. Hearts have been struggling this season and probably be happy to take a draw. London derbies happen every week, so they aren't that important unless it's something like Arsenal vs Spurs or West Ham vs Charlton. Fulham take on Arsenal and if you can call this a derby, Watford take on Charlton in what is a six-pointer at the top of the Championship.
Selections to win Arbroath, Montrose (away), Raith (away), Dundee (away), Hamilton (away) and Livingston (away).
Derby look down and out. Let's move on.
Travel Dept.
Talking of Derby. I've been to Derbyshire for a day (work). I ended up staying in Matlock right in the Peak District. When I got there it was dark and wet but it was so beautiful to see the hills and even a cable car system in the distance in the morning. Unfortunately, I didn't get time to enjoy it. But I would love to go again. There are other places to visit including Crich Tramway and the Peak Rail.
Tennis Dept.
Andy Murray out of the Australian Open on the first day. Enough said really.
Well actually, there's been a lot said about Venus Williams' bottom when the Aussie commentator made a remark about a slow motion replay of Venus' rear end. Even sister Serena weighed in with her thoughts on the matter.
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