She then made a bee-line for all the Sports equipment, testing each instrument. And, at the same time, made her uncle very proud in showing that she would one day be just as passionate about sport as he is :-)
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
It’s in the Genes…
She then made a bee-line for all the Sports equipment, testing each instrument. And, at the same time, made her uncle very proud in showing that she would one day be just as passionate about sport as he is :-)
Why Germany lost WWII
After 60 years of intensive study, researchers at the Centre for Strategic Military Studies have finally determined how Germany lost World War 2 . . .
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Don't Waste Your Life
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale was one of the foremost ministers, motivational speakers and writers of the 20th century. While serving as minister at Marble Collegiate Church in New York City, he spoke to hundreds of groups a year and authored 46 books
By far the most popular of his books was The Power of Positive Thinking. Published in 1952, it stayed on the New York Times bestseller list for 186 consecutive weeks. Still available today, the book has sold more than 20 million copies in 42 languages. Positive thinking, Dr. Peale often explained, is faith in God and belief in oneself.
He once said “We should not be passively riding time, we should be building our lives, causing time to become real. Passively drifting through time allows time inexorably to dissolve life. Building life by its elements, consciously and actively in harmony causes time to transcend into eternity, and ourselves to become one with that Great Music!”
By far the most popular of his books was The Power of Positive Thinking. Published in 1952, it stayed on the New York Times bestseller list for 186 consecutive weeks. Still available today, the book has sold more than 20 million copies in 42 languages. Positive thinking, Dr. Peale often explained, is faith in God and belief in oneself.
He once said “We should not be passively riding time, we should be building our lives, causing time to become real. Passively drifting through time allows time inexorably to dissolve life. Building life by its elements, consciously and actively in harmony causes time to transcend into eternity, and ourselves to become one with that Great Music!”
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
What’s in a Name?
A young man called directory enquiries. “Hello, I would please like the number for Alison Jones in Pretoria.”
“There are multiple listings for Alison Jones in Pretoria,” came the response. “Do you have a street name?”
The young man hesitated, and then said, “Well, most people call me Ice Man…”
“There are multiple listings for Alison Jones in Pretoria,” came the response. “Do you have a street name?”
The young man hesitated, and then said, “Well, most people call me Ice Man…”
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Springboks demolish the All Blacks
The Springboks cruised to a superb 31 - 19 victory over the All Blacks on Saturday.
It was a day of records as:
• Bryan Habana and Jean de Villiers both played in their 50th Test Match.
• Victor Matfield and Bakkies Botha became the most capped 2nd row combination.
• John Smit played in his 60th Test as Springbok Captain (86 Tests overall) which is the most capped Captain ever in World Rugby (Beating Ozzie George Gregan)
The game itself was a brilliant affair, with South Africa dominating in all departments again. As formidable as the Boks were, New Zealand was desperately let down by their lack of discipline giving away numerous penalties.
And did Morne Steyn Punish them!
He scored all of South Africa’s 31 points to become the highest individual point scorer in any Tri-Nation match.
Juan Smith and Heinrich Brussow were colossal in their tackles and steals.
Jaque Fourie, Bakkies Botha and Pierre Spies all had brilliant all-round games.
A few other moments I enjoyed:
• Bryan Habana’s monstrous tackle on Mils Muliaina
• John Smit’s athletical pass from scrumhalf position
• Beast Mtawarira’s 25m run with 2 Kiwi’s hanging onto his jersey
Next week in Cape Town, the Aussies await a pumped up South African Team!
It was a day of records as:
• Bryan Habana and Jean de Villiers both played in their 50th Test Match.
• Victor Matfield and Bakkies Botha became the most capped 2nd row combination.
• John Smit played in his 60th Test as Springbok Captain (86 Tests overall) which is the most capped Captain ever in World Rugby (Beating Ozzie George Gregan)
The game itself was a brilliant affair, with South Africa dominating in all departments again. As formidable as the Boks were, New Zealand was desperately let down by their lack of discipline giving away numerous penalties.
And did Morne Steyn Punish them!
He scored all of South Africa’s 31 points to become the highest individual point scorer in any Tri-Nation match.
Juan Smith and Heinrich Brussow were colossal in their tackles and steals.
Jaque Fourie, Bakkies Botha and Pierre Spies all had brilliant all-round games.
A few other moments I enjoyed:
• Bryan Habana’s monstrous tackle on Mils Muliaina
• John Smit’s athletical pass from scrumhalf position
• Beast Mtawarira’s 25m run with 2 Kiwi’s hanging onto his jersey
Next week in Cape Town, the Aussies await a pumped up South African Team!
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