If I was asked to pick 2 songs from the album, I would pick these 2. The album opener, was a false positive, and it sounded like Scorpions is FINALLY trying to remain relevant, even to the point of copying Richie Sambora’s trademark – the talk box. Unfortunately, the this song could’ve been better because this song screamed ROCK but ended up sounding a little flat.

“The Best is Yet to Come”, is very average if not for the fact for the drama chorus. Unfortunately, for Scorpions, I’d have to say, “The Best Has Long Since Gone”.

Scorpions - Sting in the Tail (Album Review)

GALLIVANTER’S ALBUM VERDICT – 2/10

DOWNLOAD Scorpions – Raised on Rock 5/10

DOWNLOAD Scorpions – The Best is Yet to Come 4/10

Justin Bieber feat Sean Kingston - Eenie Meenie (Song Review)

DOWNLOAD Justin Bieber feat Sean Kingston – Eenie Meenie 6/10

Saying Those 2 Words for a Better Relationship

Choose Battles Not everything in your relationship is worth the fight.

Common Sense Applying common sense is difficult these days, but things like keeping in touch with your ex is just plain dumb. There’s a reason why they are called EX. Please think of your other half.

Get Over Forgive, forgive, and keep forgiving. It’s not easy, but if the forgiveness is sincere, then you must dig deep to learn to forgive.

Shut Up This helps, learning to be quiet is vital.

Move On Learn to let go of the past and learn to live in the moment! There’s simply no point in dwelling over old issues if you want your relationship to GROW, learn to move forward.

Grow Up I think this is what relationship is all about, especially if moving into marriage life. You have to learn to be mature in your decisions and always think about your other half, put her/him in your shoes.

Be Smart Use your brain. What other 2 words can you think of?

Deep Purple Live in Malaysia 2010

Deep Purple will be returning to Malaysia at the Genting Arena of Stars of 16 May 2010 as part of their 2010 Tour. I know the last time they came down was during an F1 event back in 2001 then Shah Alam stadium in 1999.

Although I have a handful of songs that I like – Hush, Smoke on the Water, Perfect Strangers, Highway Star, Soldier of Fortune, I’m not sure if I’m keen enough to attend this concert though. I would love to see Deep Purple rock out to the songs above but I would not pay more than RM60 for it.

Tickets go on sale on 22 March 2010, prices range from RM468, RM368, RM268 and RM168. You can purchase it online at www.rwgenting.com or simply call the hotline at +603 2718 1118.

Deep Purple Live in Malaysia 16 May 2010

Young Artists for Haiti - Wavin' Flag (Song Review)

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Nick Carter - The Great Divide (Song Review)

DOWNLOAD Nick Carter – The Great Divide 6/10

Most food that you drop is still perfectly edible if it was in your eyesight the whole time. Obviously dropping it on the floor vs table are 2 different things.

I’m just curious about this “rule”, and there’s a lot of people who say that, a case of “monkey-hear-monkey-say”? Have you heard of this rule before, and if you have, how many seconds were you quoted?

The Five-Second Rule About Dropped Food

Kenny Chesney - Ain't Back Yet (Song Review)

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The Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow (1960)

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Bone-Thugs-n-Harmony - I'm Gone (Song Review)

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There is no such thing as a mutual breakup. One is usually the heartbreaker, and that person usually feels very bad and provides friendship in return as a peace offering.

OK, here are some reasons why you can never remain friends with your ex. Firstly, you’ve seen each other in the nude, thus there is a small chance of casual sex occurring after the relationship ends, but your relationship can never return to normality or fix itself through copulation. You intimate memories with that person will be etched in your mind forever. So, for the sake of your current other half, you should remove them from your friends list, contact details, everything. Stop being thick skinned thinking that it’s purely over and friendship can survive out of this. That’s BS.

You also may think that remaining friends is a form of security for you, to get their blessing of sorts, to continue with your life, knowing that your ex is supporting you emotionally on this. This is a false sense of security.

Can Remain Friends With Ex?

Passion still exist between the 2 of you, despite the fact that your relationship ended like the Titanic, unless the lack of passion was the sole reason of the breakup. Please bear in mind this is nothing but a recipe for disaster, trying to bonk each other for old times’ sake, as it messes up with you emotionally and returns you back to the unwanted state you were in earlier at the height of the breakup.

It’s best to move on, stop being friends, there are so many friendships you can build out there, why hang on to something that emotionally has damaged you (remember – it’s a breakup!).

Of course ideally, I think all of us wants to remain friends and hope friendship survives. But, we’re living in a real world, so it’s best to leave your ex behind and the memories too, to begin a new chapter with your new life and relationship. After all, your current other half deserves better.

2010 FIFA World Cup - My Initial Prediction

Group A
As boring as France is, I think they are favorites in this group, with Uruguay, Mexico and South Africa challenging for the remaining spot. Personally, I would like to see South Africa, the host nation plus Urugya into the next round. Top 2 – France & Uruguay

Group B

It’s obvious that Argentina are hot favorites by a mile, with Nigeria being second favorites. I don’t want to see Greece going through, and I don’t think South Korea would go far either. Top 2 – Argentina & Nigeria

Group C
Oh no, it’s an easy group for England, an arrogant country who think at every world cup, they will win it. While they should easily come away as group winners here with USA giving them a scare, England won’t win the world cup – I hope they don’t because the last win in 1966, they’re still talking about it! Top 2 – England & USA

Group D
A potential bananaskin draw for Germany I must say, with Ghana, Serbia and Australia all having the X factor of surprise. Germany are known to step up when it matters so I reckon they should be able to finish as winners, but second place, it’s a toss up between any of the 3. Top 2 – Germany & Serbia

Group E
The self-imploding Holland will crush Cameroon, Denmark and Japan to move on to the second round. I expect Cameroon and Denmark to fight for the remaining slot. Japan who? Top 2 – Holland & Cameroon.

Group F
What an easy group for Italy! Maybe Paraguay is the “biggest” threat, but Slovakia and New Zealand? Ha! Unless New Zealand play football like rugby, they don’t have a chance in hell. Top 2 – Italy & Paraguay

Group G
It may still be a clear cut route for Brazil, once again, hot favorites as usual. It’s nice to see the overrated Portugal in the same group because I hope Ivory Coast finishes second. As for North Korea, as much as I would like to say they’re the whipping boys, I think they might provide a scare. Top 2 – Brazil & Ivory Coast

Group H
This is by far the easiest group of the draw, as Spain faces competition from Chile, Switzerland and Honduras. I would not mind seeing Spain lifting the title giving European countries the lead. Chile should be able to dispatch off Switzerland and Honduras. Top 2 – Spain & Chile

Round of 16
I would love to see upsets in the form of Nigeria & Serbia, and with that, I’m sticking my neck out to say that Serbia might be the likely upset. The most entertaining tie of the round would be Spain vs Ivory Coast with Spain just shading it.

France vs Nigeria – France
England vs Serbia – Serbia
Holland vs Paraguay – Holland
Brazil vs Chile – Brazil
Argentina vs Uruguay – Argentina
Germany vs USA – Germany
Italy vs Cameroon – Italy
Spain vs Ivory Coast – Spain

Quarterfinals
France vs Serbia – France
Holland vs Brazil – Brazil
Argentina vs Germany – Argentina
Italy vs Spain – Spain

Wow. How mouthwatering is that? As much as I would like to see Germans seeing off Argentina, I think it could be a tough one for them. As for France, the luck of the draw is what keeping their name here, for me anyway.

Semifinals
France vs Brazil
Argentina vs Spain

This is where France’s campaign ends, to the mighty Brazil. Argentina might provide some scare but in the end, Spain’s class will see them through.

Final
Brazil vs Spain

Spain to win it for me. I just hope the final is not an anti-climax like the Brazil vs Italy final in 1994.

Sunway Pyramid Aims to be Malaysia's Biggest Mall in 5 Years

The Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall plans to be Malaysia’s biggest mall by size within the next five years! I’m a regular there, at least twice a month and I’m looking forward to the expansion so I do not have to rely on Midvalley all the time for its completeness.

I just wish Domanchi opens up a branch here. Currently, Sunway Pyramid is 1.7 million sq ft in terms of shopping area, and Midvalley stands at 2.5 million (with a God knows how much wasted for Gardens), while 1Utama is at 1.85 million.

My second home Kota Kinabalu, One Borneois 1.5 million sq ft, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur is 1.37 million sq ft while KLCC is 1.18 million sq ft.

Mel & I usually arrive at the mall by 11am to ensure we get a carpark and spend a good few hours there, roaming around the place, watching movies, shopping, the works.

And since I am planning a major home investment in the coming years that would see Sunway Pyramid remaining as my nearest shopping destination (Subang Parade cannot be taken into consideration as it’s a hasbeen), I’m looking forward to its expansion in 5 years.

Why Daniel Franklin Gomez Loves Bon Jovi!

Click on the above to enlarge, you’ll find the answer there.

This was my article that appeared in the February 2010 issue of Junk Magazine, an entertainment magazine that I have been contributing for over 8 months now. I review 3 albums every issue although I missed out on the March 2010 issue, look out for the next issue (either April or May) where I return with a review of 6 albums. I go simply by the name of, Daniel.

I hope to be able to continue to contribute to Junk Magazine, and if you know any magazines that are looking for people to review music albums, let me know as I’m keen to expand on this hobby.

Chingy ft Nelly - Hey Now (Song Review)

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