Debuted at ASOT550 in Moscow, Russia this is yet another epic track by the Dutch duo. Obviously their anthem out shon this one but it still is an epic track!
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Sunday, July 29, 2012
Monday Choon: W&W - Moscow
Debuted at ASOT550 in Moscow, Russia this is yet another epic track by the Dutch duo. Obviously their anthem out shon this one but it still is an epic track!
Time to build
The preseason has begun and with it we've seen Liverpool FC play 3 friendlies so far. We haven't won any of them but its a good insight into what Brendan Rodgers has planned and for him to see what he has at his disposal. There have been the youngsters who will do their best to impress the new boss, hopefully trying to force their way into the first team and then there are the players who have been out on loan or have been laid off on the sidelines for long periods due to injuries that are coming back into the team.
Young stars: So far I'm pleased from what I've seen in the games against Toronto and AS Roma, the youngsters are full of energy as always. Suso and Morgan being the stand out for me in the games I've watched. I agree with some when they say Suso seems to be a bit over eager and tends to be selfish but sometimes you need that type of player in your squad, granted that there isn't someone in a better position than he is in. His technique is good, he has speed and doesn't shy from having a shot at goal. Another youngster I want to see more this season is Raheem Sterling, certainly a crowd favourite and for good reason too. Pacheco has always been a favourite of mine, hard worker and good player, he has been given a break into the first team, I hope to see more of him as well this season.
Players coming back from long injury spells are like new players as well, especially with the likes of Lucas who was sorely missed last season. Seeing him back in the red of Liverpool was a comforting sign as the new season approaches, he has come through in leaps and bounds over the years with LFC. From one of my most disliked players when we first bought him, to one of my favourite players in our squad now. He is a team player and one of the best defensive midfielders in the EPL. Adam, over hyped when we got him and a bit of a disappointment last season also has been out for a while and is back now. I really hope he comes good as we've seen bits of his quality, no one can forget that lovely long ball from him to Glen Johnson to set him up for that goal against Chelsea. I hope to see more of that this season!
Players returning from loan: Joe Cole and Alberto Aquilani have been decent so far. I am a massive fan of Aquilani and felt he has been given a raw deal by LFC for most part of his stay at us. Being an attacking midfielder is his best position and given the freedom to roam around the field but we already have Gerrard playing that sort of role in the team so its pointless having 2 players doing the same. He has great vision and a lovely range of passes and he can score goals too! Cole, to be honest I even forgot we still had him after last season. I think he still has some magic left in him, he just needs to rediscover it. Maybe Rodgers will help him with that.
New signings: so far Borini is the biggest name to be added to the LFC squad. Made his debut for us against Spurs in Baltimore, although the game ended 0-0 it was good to see him make his bow. From watching videos on youtube, he looks like he has a lot to offer us going forward and personally from his style of play I reckon he and Aquilani could make a good partnership. There have been mentions about James Allen to be added to the side from Swansea, one of their star players last season, I cant see them letting him go for under 15 million.
Players going out: coming back to the potential partnership of Aquilani and Borini, that all depends if Alberto wants to stay. He seems pretty keen on moving back to Italy, if the boss sees the possible potential maybe he can help change his mind. Lots is being mentioned about Carroll, many sports websites seeming to have first hand info that Rodgers has told Andy that he isn't in his plans for LFC and he should seek a move elsewhere. The big thing with Carroll is his price tag, we've paid a big amount for him and many expected a decent return from him, its taken a while for him to find form but I personally think he had a strong end to last season. He is a player that's full of talent and maybe that price tag has put pressure on him. If the manager really feels he isn't needed then maybe its better for us to bite our tongue and let him go, doubt we'll get 30 million for him though. Aurellio, many might say since he is injury prone we might as well sell him, I still think he is one of the best left backs out there, pity he is made of glass.
Now much has been said about our preseason performances, many judging us just by our results. Its a stupid thing to do given that many of our first team players haven't played, some still on break and some competing in the Olympics. Guaranteed come the start of the season, we will not be playing like this. Rodgers will be using these games to experiment and to see what he has. Also one must be careful not to raise expectations before the season. Yes, we are the one of the biggest name in English football but we've gone through an extreme bad patch and we need time to build. With a new manager, a new mind set, new tactics and most importantly new confidence in the team, things can only get better.
Young stars: So far I'm pleased from what I've seen in the games against Toronto and AS Roma, the youngsters are full of energy as always. Suso and Morgan being the stand out for me in the games I've watched. I agree with some when they say Suso seems to be a bit over eager and tends to be selfish but sometimes you need that type of player in your squad, granted that there isn't someone in a better position than he is in. His technique is good, he has speed and doesn't shy from having a shot at goal. Another youngster I want to see more this season is Raheem Sterling, certainly a crowd favourite and for good reason too. Pacheco has always been a favourite of mine, hard worker and good player, he has been given a break into the first team, I hope to see more of him as well this season.
Players coming back from long injury spells are like new players as well, especially with the likes of Lucas who was sorely missed last season. Seeing him back in the red of Liverpool was a comforting sign as the new season approaches, he has come through in leaps and bounds over the years with LFC. From one of my most disliked players when we first bought him, to one of my favourite players in our squad now. He is a team player and one of the best defensive midfielders in the EPL. Adam, over hyped when we got him and a bit of a disappointment last season also has been out for a while and is back now. I really hope he comes good as we've seen bits of his quality, no one can forget that lovely long ball from him to Glen Johnson to set him up for that goal against Chelsea. I hope to see more of that this season!
Players returning from loan: Joe Cole and Alberto Aquilani have been decent so far. I am a massive fan of Aquilani and felt he has been given a raw deal by LFC for most part of his stay at us. Being an attacking midfielder is his best position and given the freedom to roam around the field but we already have Gerrard playing that sort of role in the team so its pointless having 2 players doing the same. He has great vision and a lovely range of passes and he can score goals too! Cole, to be honest I even forgot we still had him after last season. I think he still has some magic left in him, he just needs to rediscover it. Maybe Rodgers will help him with that.
New signings: so far Borini is the biggest name to be added to the LFC squad. Made his debut for us against Spurs in Baltimore, although the game ended 0-0 it was good to see him make his bow. From watching videos on youtube, he looks like he has a lot to offer us going forward and personally from his style of play I reckon he and Aquilani could make a good partnership. There have been mentions about James Allen to be added to the side from Swansea, one of their star players last season, I cant see them letting him go for under 15 million.
Now much has been said about our preseason performances, many judging us just by our results. Its a stupid thing to do given that many of our first team players haven't played, some still on break and some competing in the Olympics. Guaranteed come the start of the season, we will not be playing like this. Rodgers will be using these games to experiment and to see what he has. Also one must be careful not to raise expectations before the season. Yes, we are the one of the biggest name in English football but we've gone through an extreme bad patch and we need time to build. With a new manager, a new mind set, new tactics and most importantly new confidence in the team, things can only get better.
You'll Never Walk Alone!
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Monday Choon: Cosmic Gate ft J'Something - Over the rainbow
Its been a good weekend to be South African, so why not carry the trend into the new week? J'Something most popular known for his vocals on the multi SAMA winning band MiCasa has colaborated with German trance lengends Cosmic Gate on their latest hit single "Over the rainbow". DJ Bossi and Nic Chagall (Cosmic Gate) toured SA this year in April so it provided them a perfect opportunity to team up with J and film the music video in Joburg. The song is already set to be a hit on the local charts as its already a popular song on the 5fm playlists.
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Vote for me!
I'll be honest, I cringe when I see people begging others to vote for them in some random competition but now that Im in such a competition and desperatley want to win, I NEED you guys to vote for me! You see, the guys at SportingbetSA had a "caption" competition where by people were asked to caption selected sports images. One of mine was selected into the top 20 and so the voting process begun, and here is where I need your help!
Please click this link: https://www.facebook.com/SportingbetSA/app_439198066102725
Scroll down to my comment and click "VOTE"
I really want to win, as over the past mont I've had horrible luck with my bets on Sportingbet so Im hoping this competition will balance things out for me. The prize is the new Apple iPad. I need this gadget in my as my laptop is confined to be plugged in at all times due to this dumb battery. So please spare a minute, Gracias
Please click this link: https://www.facebook.com/SportingbetSA/app_439198066102725
Scroll down to my comment and click "VOTE"
I really want to win, as over the past mont I've had horrible luck with my bets on Sportingbet so Im hoping this competition will balance things out for me. The prize is the new Apple iPad. I need this gadget in my as my laptop is confined to be plugged in at all times due to this dumb battery. So please spare a minute, Gracias
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Monday Choon: Tiesto and Wolfgang Gartner - We own the night
Two heavy weights of the EDM circuit colaborated to bring us this epic track which they say is a tribute to all the DJ's out there. The music video features many faces from the world of decks and the song it self which features vocals by Luciana is just so hot right now.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Recipe: Chicken pot pie
I don't consider myself a Masterchef by any stretch of the imagination but I do love to cook! There's something about getting creative in the kitchen that spurs you on to want to try more and more different things but then there is the cleaning up bit but lets not focus on that right now. Being in the midst of winter, its time to have meals that are hearty and rich that warms you up, like soups, pies and stews. A lover of pastry myself I cannot refuse a good pie but I never did attempt to make one from scratch, I suppose I took the easy way out by making a pot pie but it still proved to be a challenge!
Ingredients:
4 skinless chicken fillets
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 peeled and chopped red onion
1 chopped chilli
1 clove garlic chopped
7-8 regular sized button mushrooms chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon english mustard
Italian herbs (basil, thyme, oregano, rosemary)
500ml milk
250ml chicken stock
1 table spoon flour
2 table spoons butter
1 roll puff pastry
Method:
In a belly pot, add your olive oil and red onion. Allow too brown then add you mushrooms and garlic, there after your chopped chilli. After the mushrooms have been cooked, add the chicken breasts which you need to cut into cubes. Cover the lid as this will allow the chicken to steam up and retain moisture. After your chicken is more or less cooked, add the butter, chicken stock as well as the milk. Stir well while the heat is high, as you continue stirring, add your spices (salt, black pepper, mustard, italian herbs). Keep on stirring till the mixture starts to boil. Once it has a good consistency, add the flour to just thicken it a bit. Allow for it to rest and cool down. Pour the mixture into an oven safe dish (preferably rectangular) which should be greased. Prior to doing this, roll out your puff pastry and measure it so it fits over your dish. Leave an extra centimeter or so around the edges as the pastry does tend to shrink and we don't want the filling to dry out.
Cover the dish with the pastry once your filling is in the dish, tuck the pastry around the edges. You can glaze the top with milk or egg wash and garnish with sesame seeds. Pop it into the oven for 45min to an hour on 180 degrees, make sure your dish is centrally place and not too close to the element otherwise your pastry will not puff and just end up as a hard crispy crust...like mine. If you do get it right, enjoy! but watch out, its hot!
Ingredients:
4 skinless chicken fillets
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 peeled and chopped red onion
1 chopped chilli
1 clove garlic chopped
7-8 regular sized button mushrooms chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon english mustard
Italian herbs (basil, thyme, oregano, rosemary)
500ml milk
250ml chicken stock
1 table spoon flour
2 table spoons butter
1 roll puff pastry
Method:
In a belly pot, add your olive oil and red onion. Allow too brown then add you mushrooms and garlic, there after your chopped chilli. After the mushrooms have been cooked, add the chicken breasts which you need to cut into cubes. Cover the lid as this will allow the chicken to steam up and retain moisture. After your chicken is more or less cooked, add the butter, chicken stock as well as the milk. Stir well while the heat is high, as you continue stirring, add your spices (salt, black pepper, mustard, italian herbs). Keep on stirring till the mixture starts to boil. Once it has a good consistency, add the flour to just thicken it a bit. Allow for it to rest and cool down. Pour the mixture into an oven safe dish (preferably rectangular) which should be greased. Prior to doing this, roll out your puff pastry and measure it so it fits over your dish. Leave an extra centimeter or so around the edges as the pastry does tend to shrink and we don't want the filling to dry out.
Cover the dish with the pastry once your filling is in the dish, tuck the pastry around the edges. You can glaze the top with milk or egg wash and garnish with sesame seeds. Pop it into the oven for 45min to an hour on 180 degrees, make sure your dish is centrally place and not too close to the element otherwise your pastry will not puff and just end up as a hard crispy crust...like mine. If you do get it right, enjoy! but watch out, its hot!
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| browning onions and garlic |
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| onions, chicken and mushroom |
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| milk and stock added |
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| poured into dish |
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| covered with pastry |
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Monday Choon: Third Party vs. Cicada - Feel (Original Mix)
The guys at Third Party combined their talents with UK based Cicada to produce this monster party track. Just the perfect song to get you into the groove for the week ahead!
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Durban July 2012
Dubbed "Africa's greatest horseracing event", there's no wonder why the Vodacom Durban July is one of the most anticipating social event of the year.
Apart from the horse racing, there is many other things that draw people
to to Greyville, from fashion shows, to the various marquee's that has
been set up in the race course and not forgetting the parties! Each year
a theme is chosen so fashion designers have something to work with, this
years being "Material World", focusing on the environment. The fashion
shows take place at the main scored board across the grandstand and the
winning design gets a pretty handy cash prize.
Each year various brands have marquee's and they just seem to get
bigger and better each year, so it leaves one with a tough choice to
decide on which one to chose as most boast an excellent selection of
hospitality and entertainment. This years prices are quite steep as well
but it all depends on the tent and ticket you have, and location of it
on the course. Most of the marquee's are equipped with their own tote
station so you don't have to go to the main grand stand to place a bet.
The weather normally plays it part for the event, with most of the past
years being glorious sunshine, so walking around could get tiresome with
the blazing sun as even in winter it holds no mercy to us in Durban.
This year will be only my second time attending, after attending
last years I wondered why I haven't been before! The day is filled with
lots of fun, socialising and partying... oh yes, not forgetting lots of
walking too! So if theres any tips I could give you, is to wear comfy
shoes! Being the countries biggest horse racing event, many celebs will
be spotted amongst the crowd and even our President is a regular, so
keep that camera handy as you never know who you could bump into!
After the racing is done, its party time. Each marquee have DJ's to
help you party the night away .... well until 12am that is. The race
course has a strict closing time which everyone has to adhere to but if
you still in the mood to party more, there are various after parties
that will be happening around the city. The official one being the 5fm
after party at the DLI hall which can be found in the centre of the
race course where you'll find the likes of DJ Fresh, Euphonik, Roger
Goode and Protoculture to name a few doing their thing on the decks.
If you are in Durban this weekend, be sure to join in on some of
the fun as the city practically comes to a stand still because of this
event and there will be numerous of other things to do as the city puts
out to show its best to its visitors.
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Monday Choon: Ferry Corsten - Fire
Going back a few years with this one, one of my all time favourite tracks by Ferry Corsten. Remixed with some vocals by Duran Duran, theres nothing about this song not to like. It was a chart topper when released and stayed in the MTV Dance Floor chart top 10 for over a month!
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