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Monday, September 28, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
I have to confess, I'm really adopting well to less debochorous weekends. Pity that I still have not picked up Deception Point by Dan Brown or Blueprint 3 that is trully so unlike Moa. Anyway after a couple of weeks managed to pick 3 copies of Sunday Newspapers. I bet the Cafe owner was also shocked since it's been a while since I bought Sunday reads. For once though I spend my Sunday afternoon reading the papers ( that's an achievement considering how pricey newspapers have become). Last week Friday was the Copenhagen countdown, and it seems that in these parts of the world we are clueless when it comes to the impact of Global warming. But that a topic for another blog, as going green perhaps is interpretted differently in these parts of the world. Considering how many drug busts we've had with out Britain counterparts in the last week, and this is with the delays of the satellite lauch. I will bet my life that the syndicates are looking at more creative ways to get the drugs into the country, with 2010 around the corner. It was also reported that credit fraud is on the rise, perhaps it's more linked to 2010 than the recession but that's just my opinion.
Juju is at it again, today is his court day and he was celebrating his birthday this past weekend. Apparently Fikile Mbalula had a bit too much to drink and some reserversist were slapped. Now the judge are no longer sober, and Fikile is clearly continuing with were McBride left off. I think the shoot to kill statements or disturbing the peace rules did not apply in Sandown Sandton this weekend. Afterall, Juju runs the show and everyone knows it. It must be something nice to utter "do you know who I am". Its trully being a Juju week, a book about his quotes will also be released soon. I'll wait to see how much floor space will Exclusive Books and their counter parts allocate for this part of Non Fiction / utterances by Julius. I will not be surprised if it flies of the shelf, ohh cry the beloved country or Long Walk to Freedom we are about to have a bestseller.
Well what will this blog be without any reference to sport or is that ASA, let me mention that Caster Semenya has been played by ASA. Now politicians wants Leonard head, but I say if we forgave Hansie lets forgive Leornard for the sake of the girl afterall he is a father not a politician. I read that SABC accronym is South African Bankrupt Corporation, that the only part of the articles I did not read this past weekend and the cellphone charges story. But I'm certain that I will blog something tomorrow. Anyway let me shoot from my mouth once again.....nooooorrrr maybe next time.
Juju is at it again, today is his court day and he was celebrating his birthday this past weekend. Apparently Fikile Mbalula had a bit too much to drink and some reserversist were slapped. Now the judge are no longer sober, and Fikile is clearly continuing with were McBride left off. I think the shoot to kill statements or disturbing the peace rules did not apply in Sandown Sandton this weekend. Afterall, Juju runs the show and everyone knows it. It must be something nice to utter "do you know who I am". Its trully being a Juju week, a book about his quotes will also be released soon. I'll wait to see how much floor space will Exclusive Books and their counter parts allocate for this part of Non Fiction / utterances by Julius. I will not be surprised if it flies of the shelf, ohh cry the beloved country or Long Walk to Freedom we are about to have a bestseller.
Well what will this blog be without any reference to sport or is that ASA, let me mention that Caster Semenya has been played by ASA. Now politicians wants Leonard head, but I say if we forgave Hansie lets forgive Leornard for the sake of the girl afterall he is a father not a politician. I read that SABC accronym is South African Bankrupt Corporation, that the only part of the articles I did not read this past weekend and the cellphone charges story. But I'm certain that I will blog something tomorrow. Anyway let me shoot from my mouth once again.....nooooorrrr maybe next time.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Qviews
Well a breath of fresh air since there is no political discourse that I will be bound to dwell on just for today. Okay maybe that's really pushing it considering that everything seems to be connected to politics. Even the thought that since Monday I bonded with Proverbs ( that's scriptures) and for once I seem to me getting my "read a book mojo back". Infact, I just finishied a 149pager by Stephen Finn. Still surprised that it took me just over a week, I used to go through a book that size in a matter of hours. I'm not kidding considering that it's trully a nice read and for some reason though fictional can explain the school environment dynamics in our society. How individuality is usually discriminated by the social norm and how later the society will judge. How does sociaty turn individuals to killers or murderes and continues to judge without taking note of the role that it has played in the construction of the events.
Anyway, I reccomend that you read Soliloquy by Stephen Finn it really is amazing and highly reccomended for any teen parents. Considering the latest child shootings and violence at school it is a must read for all those that I embarking on a journey to high primary to serve as an outline of possible challenges. Well, enough about Stephen Finn, it appears that Caster has even entered the boardroom SA with the latest victim being Phat Joe a radio presenter from KayaFM. I guess society will always try to punish those that speak out about their prejudices. Infact one can argue that social prejudices can affect Freedom of Speech. But whether does this goes to freedom to privacy or freedom to individual rights that is something different altogether. I mean our own President had his own share prior to his rise to the highest position on the land. It seems that we keep going over the same indifferences over and over and we have a few learnings from ourt past experiences. This is in now way to compare Caster to my president. Well I guess we need to look at both sides of the fence. I would really like to know how is the house for the Semenya family coming along though?
Forget what I uttered about leaving politics out of the issue, well it appears that Blade Nzimande has apologised for the lavish cars. Well perhaps an apology is not good enough, perhaps he needs to follow S'bu Ndebele example of getting rid of the car for one that is similar to Finance Minister. That will impress me, I mean on a serious note lets practice what we preach. Blade has also gone on to blame former president Thabo Mbeki on the shortfalls of the government and his elements that still exist. That is trully dissapointing, we have moved on from the Mbeki era and challenges and shortfalls. I don't think it will be imperative to quote the ANC on their election promises and how they rode the flag of in the past years we have done ABC prior to the election. I guess what I'm saying is that with our votes we acknowledged the failures and the success of the previous leadership and choose one party to take us forward. Let's move on, and not blame our shortcomings on the previous leadership or else I'll just have to release Julius on the current leadership.
Ohh Mighty Springboks, you have once again done the country proud. Pity though that there are elements that will use your VICTORY to mock some part of the racial group within the country. I mean on a serious note, we are more South Africans when the Bokke win than when Bafana loses. I mean well really wanted to compate apples with apples but in this scenario well just have to compare the loses of Bafana Bafana to the winnings of the Springboks. It's the only way I can match or balance the score of both teams. The Bokkes gives us pride, not racial slurs and claims that the Berlin Olympics gave us post Caster, Mulaudzi and Mokoena. You have done us proud, beyond measure.
Well that's it for the day...
Anyway, I reccomend that you read Soliloquy by Stephen Finn it really is amazing and highly reccomended for any teen parents. Considering the latest child shootings and violence at school it is a must read for all those that I embarking on a journey to high primary to serve as an outline of possible challenges. Well, enough about Stephen Finn, it appears that Caster has even entered the boardroom SA with the latest victim being Phat Joe a radio presenter from KayaFM. I guess society will always try to punish those that speak out about their prejudices. Infact one can argue that social prejudices can affect Freedom of Speech. But whether does this goes to freedom to privacy or freedom to individual rights that is something different altogether. I mean our own President had his own share prior to his rise to the highest position on the land. It seems that we keep going over the same indifferences over and over and we have a few learnings from ourt past experiences. This is in now way to compare Caster to my president. Well I guess we need to look at both sides of the fence. I would really like to know how is the house for the Semenya family coming along though?
Forget what I uttered about leaving politics out of the issue, well it appears that Blade Nzimande has apologised for the lavish cars. Well perhaps an apology is not good enough, perhaps he needs to follow S'bu Ndebele example of getting rid of the car for one that is similar to Finance Minister. That will impress me, I mean on a serious note lets practice what we preach. Blade has also gone on to blame former president Thabo Mbeki on the shortfalls of the government and his elements that still exist. That is trully dissapointing, we have moved on from the Mbeki era and challenges and shortfalls. I don't think it will be imperative to quote the ANC on their election promises and how they rode the flag of in the past years we have done ABC prior to the election. I guess what I'm saying is that with our votes we acknowledged the failures and the success of the previous leadership and choose one party to take us forward. Let's move on, and not blame our shortcomings on the previous leadership or else I'll just have to release Julius on the current leadership.
Ohh Mighty Springboks, you have once again done the country proud. Pity though that there are elements that will use your VICTORY to mock some part of the racial group within the country. I mean on a serious note, we are more South Africans when the Bokke win than when Bafana loses. I mean well really wanted to compate apples with apples but in this scenario well just have to compare the loses of Bafana Bafana to the winnings of the Springboks. It's the only way I can match or balance the score of both teams. The Bokkes gives us pride, not racial slurs and claims that the Berlin Olympics gave us post Caster, Mulaudzi and Mokoena. You have done us proud, beyond measure.
Well that's it for the day...
Monday, September 7, 2009
Q (Monday Opinions)
Well as it would seem, the weekend was a Spring Blast and this week it I'm not mistaken is the New York Fashion week for spring. I can't really go much about the papers this morning but one thing remains. Castor is still making the news, but she is slowly making her way to the mid section of the papers. Actually more like the opinion sections of the papers. And obviously the papers will not be that great without corruption highlights by DA member Mr. Bloom. As with any week, this week he has also spotted something. I'm sure the wa not reference to ANC connection in that article making it the first. So forgive this monday opinion, perhaps this could be attributed to the fact that I purchased my Sunday Times at R7.00 from a street vendor. I swear R7.00 for Sunday Times worse still I have not read it yet. Actually just noticed that Dan Brown will be releasing, it's actually so bad that I don't even remember the cover story. Ohh it just came back to me, it's the Canada / South African deportation story. I'm sure there was a better compelling story, infact now that I think about it even Brett Kebble mansion auction would have been a better cover story. Perhaps, my mind is looking for something different and reading Stephen Finn book ( Soliloquy ) makes for some worthy read this past weekend.
My mind strangely is on shadows of love this morning. Infact considering that I was asked when is the anniversary by the Mrs this morning on my way to work. Thank God she phoned instead and was not with me in the car, despite the fact that she called 10 minutes after I left the house and kissed her goodbye. Believe me, no man wants that trauma on a Monday morning. We don't have it in us to chuck out memorable dates at the speed of light. Our brain cannot process that well on Monday morning or during the most important physical activity known to man and during sport games.You just ought to let us be and let us blend into the day. Ohh well, I blame post natal depression and just hope that I got the date right or else she is counting how many times she has reminded me. I swear I love technology. Infact I love things like facebook, it has been so helpful that the only thing that we have to remember these days are the month for the memorable event birthdays, anniversaries, and so forth. At the click of a button we access old pics and full profiles with dates and all. Making men the most loving partners with good memory. Well that it for now, MY HEART is currently is some pantone shades I do not understand. But afterall it is a Monday morning so taking it easy like a Sunday morning period.
My mind strangely is on shadows of love this morning. Infact considering that I was asked when is the anniversary by the Mrs this morning on my way to work. Thank God she phoned instead and was not with me in the car, despite the fact that she called 10 minutes after I left the house and kissed her goodbye. Believe me, no man wants that trauma on a Monday morning. We don't have it in us to chuck out memorable dates at the speed of light. Our brain cannot process that well on Monday morning or during the most important physical activity known to man and during sport games.You just ought to let us be and let us blend into the day. Ohh well, I blame post natal depression and just hope that I got the date right or else she is counting how many times she has reminded me. I swear I love technology. Infact I love things like facebook, it has been so helpful that the only thing that we have to remember these days are the month for the memorable event birthdays, anniversaries, and so forth. At the click of a button we access old pics and full profiles with dates and all. Making men the most loving partners with good memory. Well that it for now, MY HEART is currently is some pantone shades I do not understand. But afterall it is a Monday morning so taking it easy like a Sunday morning period.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
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