A couple of weekends ago, we had a friendly game of football between my department at work (Lead Gen) and our rival sales team. I nominated myself to play in the centre of defence, as the all-important central pillar that the team could build their strategy around.  I explained to everyone that in Brunei people would call me The Rock ...

I don’t mind telling you that last year we had an awful Christmas party.  For a company that has a reputation for throwing some solid parties (Formula One Night in Melbourne, Cloudland Farewell Party), the 2010 Christmas party was inexplicably bad.  It was at a venue for hire which they decked out in a jungle theme to which no one ...

WWE Survivor Series 2011 Madison Square Garden, New York. Although the WWE airs roughly five million pay per view shows a year, there is still the Big Four (Wrestlemania, Survivor Series, Summer Slam, Royal Rumble) that can usually be counted on to deliver a solid show.  This year’s Survivor Series had one major selling point:  the in-ring return of The ...

DISTILLERY Oban TYPE Single Malt ALCOHOL 43% REGION West Highland COLOR Gold NOSE Bananas!  There’s some other stuff going on there too.  There’s a slight smokey whiff about it.  But mostly bananas and that’s just awesome. PALATE Initially – a strong bitter, salty seaside bite.  Once that passes, a linger note of caramel and citrus.  Sadly, no bananas. FINISH The acidity sits ...

A few weeks ago, I saw two rock bands that I am very fond of: Def Leppard and The Dropkick Murphys.  Both bands have been playing for quite a number of years.  Def Leppard formed in Sheffield, England in 1977 and have been playing together for 34 years now.  The Dropkick Murphys originated in Quincy, Massachusetts in 1996 and have ...

The Chopping Block After Melbourne Victory somehow blew a two goal lead against Perth Glory in a game where the referee did everything to tip the scales in the Victory’s favour (red card, penalty etc.), time might be running out for coach Mehmet Durakovic who’s high profile team have won just one game this season.  Inexplicably for a side that ...

The Ultimate Warrior

Have a good weekend everyone.

DISTILLERY Caol Ila TYPE Single Malt ALCOHOL 43% REGION Islay COLOR Light, pale straw colour. NOSE Honey, floral, sea breeze. PALATE There’s a lot going on here.  I’ll need another one to pick it apart.  Peaty.  There’s a really hearty flavour that I can’t fully break down.  It has a silky quality to it.  Salt.  Pepper.  Oak. FINISH Lingering peatiness. SCORE 89 ...

It was top of the table versus bottom of the table when the red card prone and injury-ravaged Wellington Phoenix visited Brisbane on Sunday.  Few punters gave the Nix a chance.  After all, the Roar would be angry and in the mood for goals after being held to a 2-2 draw against a nine man Melbourne Victory the previous week. ...