Do you remember the time 'ripped jeans' was a fashion statement back in the 80's. Who started it all? Morten Harket, lead vocalist of my ultimate 80's band.... a-ha! Someone told me that it got invented by accident actually, tore his jeans as he was running to the stage, hitting an amplifier on the way. After many years, it becomes 'the' hottest item in display windows throughout the world. What a way to start a fashion statement, don't you think so.
Even during my schooling days, there was always the three of us ; Vickie, James and Me, we were on 'our very own way the a-ha'. From the dressing, leather strips sling'ed on the wrist & even the hairstyle, all were part of our life's back then. And I always chose to be Morten (don't ask me why...) Maybe, because he looked like Elvis & James Dean put together. Those were really good times. I really miss my buddies!
Believe it or not, every time I listen to their hit single - Take On Me, it sends shivers all over my body, but definitely not like the ones that you get when you watch horror movies. This happens until today. It's got that special place in me. Simply put, this has to be my absolute favourite of all time.
In 1985, Take On Me became a major hit on both sides of the Atlantic. It was originally called 'Lesson One' which failed in its earlier releases. The single - Take On Me, sold 1.5 million copies worldwide in just one week.
Currently two concerts have been lined up for this year; Fredrikstad Stadium in Fredrikstad, Norway on Friday, August 17 and the other one at Alfheim Stadium in Tromsø, Norway on Saturday, August 25.
Albums :
- Hunting High and Low
(1985) - Scoundrel Days (1986)
- Stay On These Roads (1988)
- East of The Sun, West of The Moon (1990)
- Headlines and Deadlines - The Hits of a-ha (1992)
- Memorial Beach (1993)
- Minor Earth Major Sky (2000)
- Lifelines (2002)
- How Can I Sleep With Your Voice In My Head (2003)
- Singles 1984 - 2004 (2004)
- Analogue (2005)
- Cosy Prisons - CD Single (2006)
- Trilogy Album (Box Set) * 1, 2 & 3
(2006)
Parting words......wish Malaysia 'exists' in their up-coming concert schedule??
Tomorrow is 'the day' for either team, as AC Milan and Manchester United meet in the race for the Champions League title. Will Manchester repeat their win at Old Trafford or will AC Milan bounce back. This time around, AC Milan will play host to Manchester United in their return leg of the Champions League at San Siro.
Currently Ac Milan is enjoying their best run of form this season, beating Torino 1-0 last Saturday, placing them 3rd in the Serie A. Manchester United on the other hand is loaded with a huge boost of confidence over their weekend 4-2 win at Everton.
The match is likely to see the return of the 33 year old Filippo Inzaghi to the starting line-up. He practically missed the first leg due to injury. AC Milan is hoping to repeat their winning stake as they did with their quarter final victory against Bayern Munich. They hope that by Inzaghi returning, it will be a moral booster to strengthen the entire teams confidence. Gattuso who limped off during their 1st leg tie at Old Trafford, might also be in the starting line-up. A big question mark also lies on their captain, Paolo Maldini, who is still with an injury. With the Brazilian-Ronaldo cup tied at this moment and Ricardo Olivera not in his best of form, the burden will eventually rest on Kaka to produce.
Hopefully the patched-up defence that Manchester United has so far will prove to be the opening for 'the man' United should watch out for, the Brazilian Kaka, as he proved at Old Trafford.
On the United front, they are set to welcome back England's central defender Rio Ferdinand.They hope to make it an all English affair by just a draw or even better a win. Running for every ball will definitely be on their minds, even when they are down. United is so good at last minute goals i tell you. They are also good when it comes to counter attacks, with Ronaldo, Rooney and Giggs having so much of pace in them. Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney currently in the spotlight for being world class talents, may turn out to be 'thorns' for the opposition. But having being eliminated by AC Milan before, this time around they would need to set the record straight.
Indeed this would turn out to be a very interesting match to watch, i would say.
Probable Line-Up :
- AC Milan: 1-Dida; 44-Massimo Oddo, 13-Alessandro Nesta, 3-Paolo Maldini, 18-Marek Jankulovski; 8-Gennaro Gattuso, 21-Andrea Pirlo, 23-Massimo Ambrosini; 10-Clarence Seedorf; 22-Kaka, 9-Filippo Inzaghi.
- Manchester United: 1-Edwin van der Sar; 22-John O'Shea, 6-Wes Brown, 4-Gabriel Heinze, 5-Rio Ferdinand; 24-Darren Fletcher, 16-Michael Carrick, 18-Paul Scholes; 7-Cristiano Ronaldo, 8-Wayne Rooney, 11-Ryan Giggs.
- Referee: Frank De Bleeckere (Belgium).
You have the perfect material in mind for paving your garden path or driveway - at least in terms of aesthetics. When choosing paving material for home improvement projects, however, keep practical considerations in mind. Make sure your material meets your need - and your abilities to deal with them. I have tried over and over again this same theory, it never fails. These are some of the things I've shortlisted for you to go through before you undertake the project.
- Consider the activities you have in mind for the paved area. Avoid loose paving units or gravel if you'll need to walk much or move furniture across the paved surface.
- Notice how the area where you plan to install your surface drains. Paving stones or bricks that are set on soil may sink if the area doesn't drain quickly and becomes muddy.
- Determine if you'll need access to pipes or anything else beneath the surface for repair or maintenance. If so, choose materials such as brick, stone, tile or pressed concrete units, which can be removed and replaced without looking patched.
- Be honest with yourself about the kind of installation that you can handle - either as a do it yourself project or as a contract. Beautifully installed asphalt blocks look much better than poorly installed marble tiles.
- Choose a material that has relationship to the other materials that will be near it. Paving that appears to be natural of the building nearby creates a sense of harmony.
Hopefully all this would be helpfull in order for you to create that perfect pathway you've always dreamt of. Happy trying.....
