OK, I haven’t done a maths problem in a while, so here goes-
If one and a half hens lay one and a half eggs in one and a half days, how many eggs does one hen lay in one day?
Once again, please provide your workings, so that I know you haven’t thumb sucked
Unlike last week’s snake post which almost saw me hurl a concoction of Cornflakes, peas and carrots, this weeks pictures are refreshingly, stomach-friendly.
So this is the rumbling tummy of the Iceland volcano that’s caused a lot of havoc the world over. It looks quite pretty in this picture don’t you think? It reminds me of the fountain in Gateway Shopping Centre, only prettier, scarier, hotter and more colourful.
But here it’s starting to look a little peeved….
and here….it’s in dire need of an anger management course.
Do you ever play that game where you make shapes in the clouds? Well, to me, this one looks like a giant cotton wool factory that ran out of bleach. The factory behind it clearly had enough supplies. What does it look like to you? A toxic pancreas?
The good thing is that a few flights resumed today!
Question to the Phuthu Girls this week:
What song best describes your life motto?
Kerry
The song that best describes my way of thinking is ‘I’m Yours’ by Jason Mraz, It’s a very happy-go-lucky kind of song that seems to instil in its listeners the need to love as much as you can. Don’t make your life a mine-field of complications. Simplify it, by living it. Peace Man!!
Lyrics: I’m Yours by Jason Mraz
Well open up your mind and see like me
Open up your plans and then you’re free
Look into your heart and you’ll find love love love love
Listen to the music of the moment people, dance and sing
We’re just one big family
And it’s our God-forsaken right to be loved loved loved loved loved
Elzet
It’s not my favourite song but the first one that popped up and a real golden oldie that I always used to sing when life wasn’t working with me. It sort of sums up the way I do life - I’m on a mission and nothing’s gonna stop me from doing what I gotta do and living the life I chose. I apologise for making you watch the music video.. eish. She’s very old and straight from the 80′s! Watch it when you need some cheering up (check out those dancers, baby!).
Lyrics: Break my Stride by Matthew Wilder:
Ain’t nothin’ gonna to break my stride
Nobody’s gonna slow me down, oh-no
I got to keep on movin’
Ain’t nothin’ gonna break my stride
I’m running and I won’t touch ground
Oh-no, I got to keep on movin’
Louise
Pick a favourite song with lyrics that represent your attitude to life.
Houston,we have a problem!
Did you Rodger that? Over.
I’m one of those people who loves music but half the time doesn’t know who’s singing a fab tune on the radio, hasn’t the foggiest idea what the name of the song is and lastly, pays little attention to the lyrics.
But after a bit of thought, I made my choice. It was tough. It’s one of the greatest hits of all time but it’s instrumental. I hope that still counts. Obviously there are no verses to pinpoint and I think it’s quite apt taking the above into account. I don’t know if I could ever pinpoint a verse that describes my life motto – I’ve got a lot of mottos and so I would be doing a lot of pinpointing! It could turn into a thesis.
When I listen to this song, it full’s me with love and a few tears at the same time – the tears because it’s so beautiful.…just as life is.
Going Home by Kenny G
Let us know which song best describe your tude to life.
A friend of mine phoned with news that she has two extra tickets to a rock show at the Barnyard theatre and they can’t think of anyone that will enjoy this more than us. Yeah, old rockers, that’s what we are. Sean was all amped and I considered wearing my matric farewell dress and heels out of sheer excitement (very un-rocky, I know); ready to hit the Barnyard, expecting to bob to the likes of U2, Mick Jagger and Van Halen.
As we hung around the reception area waiting for the rest of the party to pitch, we eyeballed the people..
Me: Do they look like old rockers to you?
Sean: (scanning the area while trying to hide a smile as a very “clean looking” family passed us) Uhhmm.. not exactly, no.
Me: What does an old rocker look like?
Sean: Well, look at us… We surely don’t look the part any more. But wait until *Gary walks in…
Imagine our surprise when some dude started playing the pennywhistle on stage. Something is very wrong here. The pennywhistle?? Oh boy, this is going to be a long evening. My friend was like: “Sorry, I really thought it was a rock show but it’s apparently some African jazz thing.”
The show was absolutely great! It’s called Diamonds & Dust; a proudly South African production directed by Duck Chowles and it takes you on a journey of joy, heartache and freedom. It’s not a black thing, it’s a South African thing dress-up in black rhythm and I liked it alot.
Anyone who knows me would agree with the theory that I probably have some black blood running through my veins. I don’t just love African music… I feel it. I love getting down to it. And those who know me even better would know that I sat there throughout the whole performance, dreaming of being on that stage. Spectator Schmectator – I wanted to be part of the performance. I so missed my calling. I wanted to be there in that spotlight, wearing that fluffly lil’ thing on my ass and shaking it about like there is no tomorrow.
They started off with Kwela which progressed into Kwela Jazz and covered songs like The Click Song, Pata Pata, Mama Tembu’s Wedding, African Dream, Diamonds on the soles of my shoes (my favourite!), Jabulani, One Love and many more.
My absolute favourite part of the evening was the positive message they delivered in close. A message of unity and of hope for all South Africans. Great timing.
*Gary – our friend that’s very into rock.
By Elzet
Latest News: A volcano beneath Iceland’s Eyjafjallajokull glacier began erupting on 14th April 2010 for the second time in less than a month, triggering floods and shooting smoke and steam kilometres into the air. Flights in and out of Britain and many other European Airports including some of our own SAA Flights were disrupted on Thursday 15th after a cloud of volcanic ash started drifting across Northern European Airspace.
The 14th April 2010 earthquake struck China’s western Qinghai, rating a magnitude of 6.9 on the moment magnitude scale and was followed by several aftershocks.
The 27th February 2010 Chilean earthquake occurred off the coast of the Maule Region of Chile on February 27, 2010, at 03:34 local time, rating a magnitude of 8.8 on the moment magnitude scale and lasting 90 seconds.
The 12th January 2010 Haiti earthquake was a magnitude 7.0 earthquake, with an epicentre near the town of Léogâne, west of Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s capital.
Ok is it just me or does there seem to be a global increase in environmental disasters lately? Now I have always been a positive person and have always taken the sensationalist “End of the World” rantings of extreme doomsday prophets with a pinch of salt. The general consensus amongst these individuals is that the end of the world is coming and it’s coming soon, they even have a date, 21st Dec 2012 @ 12:00am. To some people this means a positive, spiritual change. Others consider this as a catastrophic event such as a geomagnetic reversal, asteroid strike, supernova or something more intimate, like a flu pandemic, or a nuclear war.
Looking at the latest stats and the current condition that our own country is in, I‘m starting to sit down and take note of the seriousness of the situation. The Earth is ‘pissed off’-excuse the expression- and if people don’t start changing their lifestyles drastically and soon, I believe that Mother E will do it for us.
What is your take on the situation?
References: News24, Wikipedia
I came across an uplifting piece of material while browsing the net. With all the Malema-, ET- and BBC journo-news, this was refreshing and much needed. As I read this, I took a deep breath and allowed the positive vibes to embrace me.
Okay, enough drama.
Fifteen radio stations agreed to broadcast only local (85%) and African (15%) music during the 2010 Soccer World Cup. How awesome is that! Not only is this great exposure for local performers but us South Africans will actually get to hear what this country has to offer. It’s about time they let go of all the I want to break free’s and Private Dancer’s and fill our ears with some home-grown tunes. Yeah, baby. That’s what I’m talking about.
“Three commercial radio stations would continue playing a mix of local and international music”. Whateva.
If (African) music be the food of love, play on.
Reference: SA Good News
