Staropramen Lemon - When Czech Beer Gets Old..

As if it were possible to get sick of Czech Beer! But for those days when you've already carbo-loaded to the max and you know a beer is going to make you explode, there's Staropramen Lemon. I'm loving this drink at the moment. It tastes like beer but with a fruity lemon flavour. Its not high in alcohol but its refreshing and a perfect alternative to beer. Try it out! The Czech Republic hasn't quite keyed into the ciders market that is aimed at the female drinker, but this drink is close enough and an excellent addition to the liquor isle.

pLAy List 2011: Foster the People - Torches

I'm loving the new album Torches by Foster the People. It's electronic indie pop, a heap of creative tracks including Pumped Up Kicks and Don't Stop (Colour on the walls). Keep an open mind when listening to their sound, it's a little out of the box but in the best way possible.

pLAy with no deLAy :)

pLAy List 2011: Theophilus London - Timez are Weird These Days

Ever heard of Theophilus London? If not, then let me tell you this guy can sing. He's Hip Hop mixed with an Alternative sound and its a brilliant combination. Listen up for his single I Stand Alone and on his album Timez are Weird These Days the track Love is Real is just as good. This guy is going places and best you get with the times and keep those eyes and hears pointed in London's direction.

pLAy it :)  

New to the pLAy List: David Guetta - Nothing But The Beat

David Guetta's new album Nothing But The Beat recently hit the stores and its well worth the buy. The beats are sick and really a good play for getting in the zone for that awesome night out. It's cleverly crafted and shows the master skills Guetta brings to DJ world.

pLAy it now :)

LAB ART 2011 - In Your Face

Tegan and Sara - Hello Lyrics

Tegan and Sara - Hello (Lyrics) 

Right now I feel so empty,
And someday won’t be ending,
Until I’ve done all that I can,
All that.
Until I’ve done all that I can.
One day, it’ll get easier,
'Cause right now,
I feel so simple,
Until I’ve done all that I can,
All that.
Until I’ve done all that I can.
And so I said, "Hello hello hello, I’m right here."
Oh, hello hello hello,
I’m right here.
I’m right here waiting for...

Drinking to yesterdays news.
I’m sorry I was late, I was so blue.
Oh, my hands hurt from holding your hands.
And I’m young but it’s hard to believe, yeah-e-ah,
That someday I will never see you again.
And you might not believe this,
But you’ve changed me so much.
But baby (baby) it’s so hard leaving you.
And maybe (maybe) this was the only, the only way.
Yeah, yeah. 
But right now I wish I was older,
And right now,
You look so simple.
Now is not my time.
No, no,
Now is not the time,
And so I said, "Hello hello hello, I’m right here."
I said, "Hello hello hello, I’m right here."
I'm right here waiting for...

Drinking to yesterday’s news.
I’m sorry I was late, I was so blue.
Oh, my hand hurts from holding your hand.
And I’m young but it’s hard to believe,
Yeah-e-ah,
That someday I will never see you again.
And you might not believe this ,
but you’ve changed me so much.
But baby (baby), it’s so hard leaving you.
And maybe (maybe) this was the only, the only way.
Yeah, yeah.
But baby (baby), it’s so hard leaving you.
And maybe (maybe) this was the only, the only way.
Yeah, yeah.
But baby (baby), it’s so hard leaving you.
And maybe (maybe) this was the only, the only way.
Yeah, yeah.
'Cause someday I will never see you again.

Press pLAy : Tegan and Sara

I love, love, love Tegan and Sara. I recently discovered their music and have been overplaying their albums to the extent that I could be classified as a medium to major fan. I keep finding more of their songs that are just so close to my current frame of mind, its scary! If you are into alternative, indie music then Tegan and Sara are A MUST!!! right now, go get hold of their music! I'm serious!

Awesome tracks include:
* Hello
* The Con
* Alligator
* Here I am
* So Jealous

Press pLAy, seriously they'll make your day :)

Attention South Africa!! - Missing Person - DUNCAN CRAIG ALLAN

The search is still on for DUNCAN CRAIG ALLAN -- please watch the video and be on the lookout for him as well as his car. We want him home ASAP!

Art Buzz: Lab Art 2011: Italian Love Affair

Recently did some travelling through Italy and was inspired by the sociable people and their openly engaging male - female dynamic :) Hope you get the essence of Italian life from this picture :) Peace

Portuguese Rummy

To put it simply, travelling involves alot of waiting in airports or train stations, and you end up having to be really creative with how you make the time pass. So for me, after exhaustively listening to my ipod and using up my two hour laptop battery, I'm happy to pull out packs of cards and play some portuguese rummy. It's like normal rummy but like a gazillion times better. This is how it goes:

You need 2 packs of cards, including all jokers and a piece of paper for scoring.
Each player gets 14 cards.
Put the remaining playing cards in a pile and turn the first card over.
If the person starting doesn't want to pick up that card, they give that card plus one from the pile to the next player. (You can have more then two players)
Its works the same as normal rummy - pick up a card, throw out one at the end of your turn.
Portuguese rummy is divided into rounds:
1st Round - each player must put down 2 trips (4,4,4 or 6,6,6 etc) before adding to others cards or putting down more cards
2nd Round - 1 trip and 1 run of 4 (1,2,3,4 etc)
3rd Round - 4 of a kind (3,3,3,3) and 1 run of 4
4th Round - 3 trips
5th Round - 2 trips and 1 run of 4
6th Round - 1 trip and 1 run of 7 (K,Q,J,10,9,8,7 etc)
Only on the last round, the player needs to come out clean, which means put all their cards on the table without having one left to throw away.
Points - Any Jokers - counts 50 each
            Ace - counts 25 each
            King, Queen, Jack - counts 10 each
            Every other card - counts 5 each
Take the points tally at the end of each round.
Note that - 2's count as jokers as well as normal jokers
               - You can only replace a joker/2 if you have a clubs card (example replace a 10 of clubs for the
                 joker in the following K,Q,J,joker,9 )
Person with the least amount of points at the end of round 6 wins!

Hopefully I havent left out any essential details. Happy playing :)