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Can't decide where to travel this year? No worries – we've got you sorted. We quizzed those in the know, chatted to all our Sure Travellers and checked out what's trending worldwide to put together the top 10 places you should visit in 2016.
And don't let the Rand's rollercoaster ride get you down; we've included destinations where your South African Rand will stretch that little bit further…
Why go?It's less touristy than other South-East Asian destinations such as Thailand and Bali.
The beaches! There's also Spanish colonial architecture to admire for history buffs.
Need to know:Visas are not required for SA passport holders for a stay of less than 30 days.
Currency: Philippine Peso (PHP). US Dollars are widely accepted.
English is widely spoken.
Best time to go: November - February
It's an incredibly diverse island with stunning natural scenery (from lush green mountains, waterfalls and cirques to palm fringed lagoon and beaches), topped with one of the world's most active volcanoes and sprinkled with a little French joie de vivre. Here are five reasons to visit Reunion.
Why go?It's an easy 4 hour flight from Joburg on the fantastic Air Austral – read what it's like flying Air Austral to Reunion Island.
On the 1st September 2016, an annular solar eclipse will throw the island into darkness between 12:20 and 3:40pm when the Moon passes in front of the Sun. This phenomenon will next occur in Europe in 2026 and Reunion Island in 2267! The island is one of the best places for astronomers to observe this in the southern hemisphere.
Need to know:South Africans don't need a visa.
Currency: Euro.
Locals speak a mix of French and Creole (outside of the hotels and popular tourist areas not much English is spoken).
It's a bit off the beaten tourist track. It's not a flashy tourist destination - shops and restaurants can close early and in the rural areas, there may not be a lot of tourist info (in English) or facilities. Plan your itinerary in advance.
Best time to go: May- June but it's also a year-round destination.
(3) AUSTRALIAAccording to those in the know (Lonely Planet for one), 2016 is the Year of Australia. With friendly locals and balmy weather, Oz has just enough in common with SA to make for a comfortable trip but is unique enough to offer a truly one-of-a-kind experience.
Why go?The Great Barrier Reef, kangaroos and koalas, the wilderness of Tasmania, Whitsunday Islands, cosmopolitan cities, a strawberry milkshake coloured lake and lots of other weird and wacky things to see.
Need to know:Visas are required by SA passport holders.
Qantas operates direct, daily flights between Johannesburg and Sydney. Browse and book Qantas flights here.
Best time to go: Year round.
(4) MALAWIFor a landlocked country, it's rather amusing that Malawi is perhaps best known for its crystal clear, warm turquoise waters. But when you have something as idyllic and unspoilt as World Heritage Site Lake Malawi, it's no wonder. And besides, that's just what Malawi does – make you smile.
Why go?The lovely beaches and water activities in the lake, of course. A highlight is spotting the over 1000 colourful Cichlid fish species.
Mount Mulanje – a 3000 metre high granite mountain surrounded by green valleys and waterfalls.
The smiling locals.
"Floating on a lilo a hundred metres into the lake as the sun went down over the mountains, I watched village life on the banks from afar – silhouettes of kids playing on the beach and fishermen cleaning their nets. This is the magic of Malawi" - Travel blogger Merushka Govender.
Read more about Merushka's Malawi trip in the summer issue of the Sure Travel Journey magazine. Get a complimentary copy at a Sure Travel agency or in an airport SLOW Lounge.
Need to know:No visas required!
You will need a valid Yellow Fever certificate.
Best time to go: May to November.
(5) CUBAThe country on almost every "where to travel" list for 2016.
Our Sure Travel CEO, Vanya Lessing, had this to say about Cuba…
"I wasn't surprised that Cuba made our list for 2016. The largest island in the Caribbean always evokes romantic thoughts of salsa and the Buena Vista Social Club. Besides the vibrant culture of music and dance, Cuba is highly rated for its medical achievements. In fact, in 2015 Cuba became the first country to eradicate mother-to-child transmissions of HIV.
The culture of Cuba is mostly influenced by Spain and Africa, and of the many places I've been fortunate to see, it is by far the most fascinating. The long haul trip for South Africans is most definitely worth it!"
Read more in the summer issue of the Sure Travel Journey magazine – pick up a copy at any Sure Travel agency.
Need to know:Visas are required by SA passport holders.
Currency: the Cuban Peso (CUP) but the 'tourist' currency is the Peso Convertible (CUC).
Best time to go: November to May.
Slovenia is a small country but with diverse scenery including the Alps and rolling hills, vineyards, primeval forests, limestone caves, thermal springs and quaint city centres, it's the perfect little spot to enjoy a European holiday.
Why go:Slovenia is the only country in Europe that combines the Alps, the Mediterranean, the Pannonian Plain and the Karst.
You would probably have seen this image on Pinterest, but be sure not to miss Lake Bled - a small lake in the Alps. It's one of the most photographed places in the country.
Need to know:South African passport holders do require a visa (Schengen) for entry into Slovenia.
Currency: Euro
A wonderful way to see Slovenia and its neighbouring countries is on a guided holiday, ask us about a Trafalgar holiday for example.
Best time to go: May to September.
(7) VIETNAMSouth East Asia is always a good choice if you want to stretch your budget as far as possible and Vietnam is a great choice for something a bit different. Friendly locals, vibrant cities, lots of history and culture and the beaches are superb too.
Why go:Snorkel around the many offshore islands of Vung Tau, southeast of Ho Chi Minh City or Nha Trang. Slide down the sand dunes at Mui Ne.
Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum is a fascinating, if bizarre, place to visit.
Take a train ride to the highlands - home to several hill tribes whose way of life has changed very little over time.
Need to know:Visas are required by SA passport holders - applications should be made well in advance of any planned visit.
Currency: Dông (VND)
Best time to go: Spring (March-April) and Autumn (October-December) or year-round.
(8) IRELANDIt's inspired countless stories, songs, romances and travellers to its emerald green shores… the fact that its visa free for South Africans is just a bonus.
Why go?Guinness and the lively social life centred around the local pub, green green hills, legend and myths told by the locals and history and natural beauty everywhere you look.
Need to know:No visas are required by South African passport holders.
Currency: Euro
Best time to go: May - September.
(9) MADAGASCARForget the movie. The real Madagascar is gritty, beautiful, unique and surprising. Wildlife filmmaker Cameron Ewart-Smith had this to say in our Sure Travel Journey magazine summer issue…
"Aside from sun-kissed beaches and staggering scenery, Madagascar contains some of the most biologically unique plants and animals anywhere on the planet… on this large island nation being different is a way of life, and there's simply nowhere else on Earth that can compare."
Why go?The impressive natural parks and reserves. 90% of the island's reptiles occur nowhere else and 100% of the frogs are purely local!
Scuba diving on the north and west coast.
There are also some beautiful white sand beaches and coral reefs.
Good to know:Visas are required.
Currency: Ariary (MGA) (The Ariary cannot be converted back into other currencies.
Best time to go: April to October (dry season / winter).
(10) BOTSWANANumber 1 on Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2016 list, you'd better go this year before the rest of the world arrives. The country is celebrating 50 years of independence and can boast one of Africa's most stable economies, along with striking natural wonders.
Why go?Even if you go for the Okavango Delta alone, it's worth it.
Safari! Botswana is one of southern Africa's top safari destinations.
Need to know:Currency: Pula
Do you know there is now a Sure Travel agency in Gaborone? Visit Sure Spring Travel for all your travel arrangements.
Best time to go: April to October.
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Monday, July 6, 2015
Book Review: Pine and the Winter Sparrow by Alexis York Lumbard
The book is about a sparrow who has injured his wing. He cannot migrate with the rest of his family so he tries to find a place to live through the winter. He approaches tree after tree but they all turn him away. Pine is the only one that accepts him. That is why pines stay green all winter long.
Ok so I hate having to be so honest but this book really was not for me. Normally I love retellings of different stories from different cultures. Hence why I do Thursday's Tales with CarolsNotebook. There was just something very off putting about this. It read more like Christian Children's Fiction than it did of a native american story.
That being said the illustrations were great. I loved how the pine tree needles almost looked like feathers. It was pretty to look at.
As for my son...well I think he picked up on my squirming during this book and I think his reaction to it was affected by my reaction to it. So I'm having a hard time gauging what this one is actually rated at.
I'm going to go with a middle of the road 3 out of 5 stars.
*I received a free copy of this ebook from Netgalley in exchange for my honest opinion
**This book was read with my special needs son who is severely learning disabled. The review reflects not only my opinion but his as well
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West Side Story is a 1961 musical film directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins. The film is an adaptation of the 1957 Broadway musical of the same name, which in turn was adapted from William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet. It stars Natalie Wood,Richard Beymer, Russ Tamblyn, Rita Moreno and George Chakiris and it was photographed by Daniel L. Fapp, A.S.C., in Super Panavision 70.
The film's opening sequence was shot on the streets of New York City, mainly in the area where the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts campus of Fordham University now stands. Veteran director Robert Wise was chosen as the director and producer because of his familiarity with urban New York dramas, such as Odds Against Tomorrow. Wise had never directed a musical before and when it was suggested that Jerome Robbins, who had directed the stage version, be brought in to handle all the music and dance sequences in the film, Wise agreed. After about one-third of the movie had been shot, the Mirisch Company, which had become increasingly concerned that the production was over-budget, fired Robbins, who, according to Saul Chaplin in his autobiography, nearly suffered a nervous breakdown during the time he worked on the film. The remaining dance numbers were handled by Robbins' assistants. However, because of his great creative contribution to the film, Wise agreed Robbins be given co-directing credit, even though Wise directed the majority of the film himself. The ending title sequence was created by Saul Bass, who is also credited as "visual consultant" on the film.
The film was released on October 18, 1961, through United Artists. It received praise from critics and the public, and became the second highest grossing film of the year in the United States. The film won ten Academy Awards in its eleven nominated categories, including Best Picture, as well as a special award for Robbins. West Side Story holds the distinction of having won more Academy Awards than any other musical film (unless one counts the Honorary Award given to Maurice Chevalier in 1959, the year that Gigi won its nine Oscars). The soundtrack album sold more copies than any soundtrack album before it, and more than the original cast album did.
The film opens in the streets of Manhattan in the late summer of 1957. There is a mounting tension set to music ("Prologue") between a white American gang, the Jets, led by Riff Lorton (Russ Tamblyn), and a rival gang of Puerto Rican immigrants, the Sharks, led by Bernardo Nunez (George Chakiris). The Jets harass the Sharks and vice versa, culminating in a free-for-all throughout the streets.
Riff decides that his best friend Tony Wycek (Richard Beymer), a co-founder of the Jets who has left the gang to work at a local candy/drug store, would be the best member to present the challenge to the Sharks because he has always come through for the Jets. This is the plot for The Jet Song.
Dance at the Gym. Tony and María's first meeting
Maria is sent home, and Anita argues with Bernardo that they are in America, not Puerto Rico. At the Sharks' apartment building, Anita and other girls from Puerto Rico engage in a spirited argument with Bernardo in defense of Maria's right to dance with whomever she pleases. They debate the advantages and disadvantages of their country. This is the song America. Click next if you want to get the lyrics: West Side Story America
Tony discreetly visits Maria outside the fire escape at her home and they confirm their love. They arrange to meet the next day at the bridal shop where Maria works. This is the story surrounding the number Tonight.
The Jets gather outside Doc's store to wait for the Sharks. They are visited by Officer Krupke, who warns them not to cause trouble on his beat. After he leaves, they lampoon him and the various theories of how to deal with juvenile delinquency. This is the number Gee, Officer Krupke!
Tony, who is in a good mood and alone with Doc in the store to clean up, surprises Doc and tells him about his love for Maria. The day comes to an end as a distressed Doc closes the store and Tony leaves. The next day at Madam Lucia's bridal shop, Maria sings to her co-workers about how happy and excited she is in the song I Feel Pretty.
A musical montage ("Quintet") intertwines the feelings of the Jets and Sharks in anticipation of the rumble, Tony and Maria's anticipation of meeting each other, and Anita preparing for her date with Bernardo.
The Jets and Sharks arrive at their agreed location for the rumble, a fenced dead-end under a stretch of New York highway. As the "fair fight" begins between Bernardo and Ice, Tony arrives and tries to stop it, but is met with ridicule and mockery from Bernardo and the Sharks. Unable to stand by and watch his best friend be humiliated, Riff angrily lashes out and punches Bernardo ("The Rumble"). Drawing their knives, Riff and Bernardo fight each other. Once Riff gets the upper hand, Tony stops him. However, Riff breaks away and runs back into the fight, only to be stabbed by Bernardo. Riff collapses while handing the knife to Tony and Bernardo looks shocked at what he has done. Enraged, Tony kills Bernardo with Riff's knife, resulting in a full-fledged melee. Suddenly, police sirens blare out and the gang members flee, leaving behind the bodies of Riff and Bernardo.
Unaware of what has happened, Maria is waiting for Tony on the roof of her apartment building. One of the Sharks, Chino (Jose DeVega), whom Maria has been promised to, arrives and angrily tells her that Tony killed her brother. Tony arrives, and initially Maria lashes out at him in anger, but Tony explains what happened and asks for her forgiveness before he plans to turn himself in to the police. Maria decides that she still loves Tony and begs him to stay with her. They reaffirm their love (in the song Somewhere), kiss, and make love for the first time (offscreen).
Meanwhile, the Jets (with Ice now in command and joined by the Jet girls) have reassembled outside a garage. Action demands revenge for Riff's death, but Baby John opposes it. Action yells at Baby John for being scared, then tensions flare amongst several Jets. Ice pulls them all into the garage and tells them they will have their revenge on the Sharks, but must do it carefully (Cool song).
You know that I don't usually tell the end of a story, but this is a revisitation of Romeo and Juliet, so I expect that most of you know what is going on here. At the end of the story, on the playground next to Doc's store, Tony suddenly sees Maria and they begin to run toward each other with joy. Suddenly, Chino appears and shoots Tony. As the Jets and Sharks arrive, Maria and a fatally wounded Tony reaffirm their love ("Somewhere"), but Tony dies in her arms. Maria takes the gun from Chino and blames the rival gang members for the deaths of Tony, Bernardo, and Riff with their hate, threatening to kill as many of them as she can, while still leaving one bullet for herself. However, she can't do it and drops the gun before sinking to the ground, crying. Three of the Jets start lifting his body and two Sharks join them to help carry him off. Maria and several Jets and Sharks walk behind them in a funeral procession and Chino is arrested by Schrank and Krupke for killing Tony.
I also post the ending titles because they are absolutely brilliant, modern and avant-garde, designed by the great Saul Bass, and they haven't lost a bit of their up-to-date quality after more than fifty years from the release of the film.


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Empire Chronicles
Empire Chronicles is a low-to-mid-magic world based upon an anachronistic blend of Classical Rome, early medieval Europe, and Western mythology. It complies with and adheres to 3.5/Planescape cosmology, effectively connecting it to existing D&D lore (i.e., Elves have Corellon Larethian, Dwarves have Moradin, there are the Outer Planes, the elemental planes, Sigil, and so on and so forth).
Much of the known world is occupied by the eponymous Empire, which serves as the focal point for civilization. Other civilizations do exist, but most are beyond the scope or interest of the Empire, which stretches across most of one continent and into two more. There is a very loose correlation with the geography of Earth, in that there is a vaguely Europe-like continent, a vaguely Asia-like continent, and a vaguely Africa-like continent, with similar ethnic/cultural groups who provide a basis for the aesthetics of different parts of the Empire.
The Empire itself is a loosely-centralized federation of feudal provinces, governed by a Senate alongside an oligarchy of influential citizens and members of the nobility. Its head of state is a deified Empress, who is largely removed from the day-to-day affairs of the Empire. The federal government's influence wanes in most of the outlying provinces of the Empire, and is replaced by the feudal power structures present there. A high-ranking Imperial noble, often a duke or prince, rules each such province, to which most other nobles in the region are pledged. Although several of the central provinces are also ruled in this fashion, in practice the power structures there are more strongly centralized.


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Watch Ricky Williams show off his warning-track power (Video)
Could former Texas running back Ricky Williams reinvent himself as a baseball player?
Williams, who has been doing work the Longhorn Network (that's how we found this gem), spent some time with the Longhorns' baseball team last week and realized that getting back into the swing of things might be a little tougher than he thought.
Williams, the 1998 Heisman Trophy winner, hit a couple good shots, but couldn't get past the warning track.
Williams was actually drafted out of high school in the eighth round of the 1995 MLB draft by the Philadelphia Phillies. He played 170 games over a four-year span with the Phillies minor league affiliates while he was at Texas. He had a career .211 batting average with four home runs and 46 stolen bases. In 1998, the Montreal Expos selected Williams in the Rule 5 draft and his rights were ultimately traded to the Texas Rangers.
But Williams left baseball behind for a fulltime NFL career that had its ups and downs thanks to failed drug tests. But of the two sports, football was probably the better choice.
Now, Williams is the running backs coach at the University of Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas.
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SAHYOG INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION wrote -
This holiday season, please consider making a tax-deductible charitable contribution to help us provide vocational training to autistic youth in the foothills of Himalayas.
Here is why you should join Sahyog to help autistic youth to learn job skills:
Being an autistic child is in itself a big challenge to cope with the issues of learning basic socio-emotional skills and education. Autistic children, especially in developing countries, suffer a lot due to the lack of support system to meet their special needs. Some lucky ones who get some support from organizations, like Sahyog, suffer another challenge of finding livelihood after completing their education at school. Their transition from an educated special kid to adulthood, to a career a life of independence and dignity is full of distress, anxiety and struggle.
It has been very hard to see that after spending so many years at Sahyog Schools to get high school education, these young men and women themselves without any work and/or source of earning livelihood. They again feel neglected and helpless to find their space in their society, which often adds to their anxiety and depression.
That is why Sahyog has started imparting vocational training to these young men and women. We are not only training them in specific job skills, but also plan to provide them opportunities to earn livelihood. Our vocational programs include:
• Candle Making Training
• Eco-friendly Canvas and Paper Bags Making Training
Skills required for the above programs are particularly suitable for autistic youth, as these activities involve simple processes for them to comprehend.
Your generous support will help us to cover the costs of:
• Equipment (Paper Molding Machines and Dye Machines)
• Training Kits
• Raw Material
• Trainee Cost
We hope together we can advance lives of autistic youth by fostering their independence and interaction in the society in a fruitful and respectful manner that every young person deserves.


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updated: the Auntie is me!
The only way this beautiful baby would hang out with me was when she was asleep. When she was awake she clearly despised my deodorant and let it be known throughout the land that she thought my brand stank. I'm going to assume it was my deodorant because otherwise she just didn't like me. Anyway, she is very much Mommy's Baby and I am very much Not The Momma!
Here we have Daddy of the new baby, being the post in a swing ride from the carnival. Only there was no carnival and no swing ride in my Mom's house. Just him! Yes, he is hanging four children off of himself and giving them a ride. You know those "World's Strongest Man" contests where men compete pulling a semi-truck loaded with goats by strapping a chain around their heads? He used to win them. All of them! Now he is the post.
Now isn't this cute? Teena with the new baby. Teena could not wait to meet the baby. Genea, not so much. Although I thought Genea might be upset meeting someone who could out-cry her, she appeared not to notice. She was nervous however, and while she did not handle herself well, she recovered without a spin into the Wango Tango.


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Friday, September 11, 2009
Ready-Steady-STAMP! Challenge 5
The challenge on Ready-Steady-STAMP! is to use the five prescribed elements on your piece. For the PVA resist I used paper glaze and mixed it with resist inks. This was quite a challenge for me, I am a mess with glues and this proved to be a real "Lucy" event with this technique - I had glue and ink on everything!! However, the resist is very effective once you put inks on top of it you get the real idea of it. For the lace element I used a piece of lace as a mask for the background. Now to clean up the mess...Cheers!
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Wow Rhonda, What a beauty, and sounds like a fun but messy technique, the real challenge is cleaning up the mess.LOL but well worth it from what I see!ReplyDelete
Very beautiful card and good idea the mask of lace :-))ReplyDelete
I love your lace background. A pretty card.ReplyDelete
WOW a gorgeous card - love how you used the lace as a stencil, wonderful idea!ReplyDelete
This is so lovely!ReplyDelete
there is nothing like a good all messy challenge LOL. Thanks for playing with us. Your card is lovelyReplyDelete
Luxurious deep colour and depth to the whole card.ReplyDelete
beautiful card ! merci de faire un lien direct vers ta carte la prochaine fois :)ReplyDelete
kiki :)
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The Lost Legend
20 comments:
- Mina said...
Hi Nazi Joon,
So that was your dance story you were busy with for so long. I'm really glad you did it. It may sound strange, but dancing is a man's art.
While you are at it, see if you can find any trace of a good dancer named Bijan Emami. He should be around 65 years old by now. Anyhow, they should all receive an acknowledgment. They were pioneers. A bravo to all of them!
- February 14, 2008 at 7:27 PM
- nasim said...
Salaam Nazy jan,
I just read your article on Iranian.com. I want to thank you for such a fascinating job! It was a really fantastic article! It is almost hard to believe that this story is real! Afshin has the spirit of a true artist.
- February 14, 2008 at 8:47 PM
- Nazy said...
Salam Mina Jan:
Happy Valentine's Day To You!
I am really embarrassed I haven't replied to your kind email of this past weekend. I will get to it now that my work on the complicated piece is finished. Yes, it did take up a lot of time, because of the many photographs, videoclip, authorizations, technical stuff I couldn't begin to understand, and of course the text itself, the research, and the "tweaking's" necessary when you are writing someone else's life's story.
The story also had me emotionally tied up, because I wanted to do it justice. Afshin Mofid's story had even more twists and turns and tidbits than I have written about, and though I had to learn and write about all of them, those bits were removed to reflect more on the artist himself as opposed to his stellar parents and family, for example.
It's done and I'm delighted. I will look into Bijan Emami, for sure! But I will need some time to recover and then to do a fascinating Iranian stage actress's story first. But all of that will have to wait until after I have replied to your and some other kind emails I have to do first!
Be good Minaye azizam. I know I keep saying this, but I truly respect you and your writing. In my book, you are a Class A Iranian.
Best wishes to Evan for a Happy Valentine's Day!
- February 14, 2008 at 9:06 PM
- Nazy said...
Salam Nasim Jan:
I am so glad you liked the story! You will also like Afshin Mofid in person, as he is a truly remarkable man. He has promised to come visit soon. When he does, you will get to meet him upclose!
He has been so gracious to me (after I lost my notes and hid for a long time!), and very cooperative. It is always wonderful to work with someone who wants his story heard. He is amazing.
This story is as real as it gets! Afshin's ballet school friends and hunting partners are going in droves to Iranian.com, leaving testimonials there as we speak! I am so delighted and so very relieved. It is time for me to celebrate this little project right about now! Goodnight and Happy Valentine's Day my sweet scientist friend!
- February 14, 2008 at 9:10 PM
- nasim said...
that would be fascinating! I would love to see him if he comes here.
you know his story is very inspiring in many aspects.
- February 14, 2008 at 11:45 PM
Salam nazy jan
va khaste nabashi!
Do you know if Bahman mofid is related to this family?
- February 14, 2008 at 11:46 PM
- Nazy said...
Salam Nasim Jan:
Indeed! And he is so modest, he wrote to me to say: "I didn't know the story of my life was interesting!"
Yes, it's a date my sweet friend!
- February 14, 2008 at 11:48 PM
- Nazy said...
Salam Marzieh Jan:
Thank you! I feel great that it's done! Now I don't know how to tease you guys anymore!!!
Yes. Mr. and Mrs. Mofid had several children, Bijan, Bahman, Ardavan, Hooman, Hengameh, and Gordafarid. Except for Gordafarid (though I'm not entirely sure about her), all of them became artists, some more famous than others, but all accomplished artists just the same.
I'm glad you followed the story to the end! Shoma khasteh nabashin az dast-e man! Thank you for coming to visit again my friend.
- February 14, 2008 at 11:53 PM
I think the reason why I like this so much is because he is so open to having his story heard. I love that. The pictures are truly amazing and make me think of so many talented Iranians out there whose names and faces we will probably never know. I hope you find more of them and bring us their stories. You have a great eye for talent and a knack for finding people and bringing the best stories out of them.
THANKS for introducing us to this artist. I am off to Iranian.com to see the full thing!
- February 15, 2008 at 12:48 AM
- Nazy said...
Assal Jan:
You are so right! There are Iranians in all walks of life, living abroad or inside Iran, about whom we never hear.
One of my dearest friends, a half-Iranian-half-French woman, told me that her grandfather was Nasseredin Shah's personal tailor who went with him to France one time and stayed on, building a life and a family there close to 100 years ago! Wouldn't it be grand to write that story?!
Alas, I let her do it herself, as she is a very accomplished author and poet herself, with many books to her credit.
My lucky stroke with this subject was that he wanted to be found and he gave me his time and resources voluntarily and generously. Considering none of us get paid to do all of this, it really helps when the subjects of stories are willing to cooperate.
I knew of a man who has passed away now, but who was a passenger flight pilot working in the US 50 years ago. Even ordinary people can become very interesting subjects if they have led a life of challenges and adversities.
If you can, I would really appreciate it if you could leave a comment for Dr. Mofid on Iranian.com, because he is answering to some comments there himself, giving the audience a chance to interact with him. Ask him any questions you might have or just tell him that you are happy to have found him!
Writers can write about subjects that move and mobilize them, but the true story, the true recognition, belongs to the men and women who lived those lives and accomplished those achievements.
Thanks for your continued presence and support Assal-e-Azizam. On the day you were born, my eyes were two of the very first ones your eyes met! My eyes continue to follow you with my heart through all that you do and are, for in my eyes, you yourself are one of the most extraordinary Iranians I have ever met. Be happy azizam and Happy Valentine's Day.
- February 15, 2008 at 1:03 AM
- Daisy said...
I'm speechless. I enjoyed every word of it. The real lives stories are always interesting to read but this particular one was special. I'm so touched. As you know I'm not that familiar with Bijan Mofid's masterpiece (shahr-e-gheseh). But I heard about him and his talent on so many occasions. Knowing about his talented son was very interesting.
Sometimes people reach the highest level in their professional career but that doesn't guaranty happiness or fulfillment. Life is a strange thing, don't you think? I'm happy that the story had a happy ending and Afshin Mofid is content about his current situation and he achieved his new goals. I wish him health and success for the rest of his life. He's one of the Iranian that makes me proud to call myself Iranian.
As for you nazy jon, I'm impressed with your hard work and you trying to introduce "a lost legend" to people like me. Thank you
P.S. Listening to shahr-e-gheseh is on my list.
Sorry I was late. I was very busy this week. Though I didn't show to leave a comment, I was visiting you. Happy Valentine's Day to you too. I'm really tired now and have to go to bed. I think I'll not make it to go to your previous post to leave this comment and wish you a wonderful Valentine (it's almost over by now anyway). Now I'm just rambling. Good night
- February 15, 2008 at 1:29 AM
Thank you Nazi joon! for such a wonderful narration and great pictures.
Happy Valentine. For me being in love is the best thing that I have in my life.
- February 15, 2008 at 4:16 AM
نازی عزیز نگاه درخور شما به زندگی آقای افشین مفید برایم بسیار جذّاب و خواندنی است. آن چه شخصیت ایشان را برای من بیش از پیش قابل تکریم و ستایش می سازد، فراتر از بزرگ شدن در خانواده ای این چنین فرهیخته و اهل هنر و فرهنگ، تلاش بزرگ ایشان در پیشبرد و مطرح ساختن هنری نوپا در آن زمان بوده است. افشین عزیز در نظر من از جمله کسانی بوده که با اصالتی بی نظیر در نگرش و بینش خود به هنر موسیقی در زمان خود موج نویی را پدید آوردند که به تدریج فراگستر شد. تلاش ایشان را با ادای احترام پاس می دارم.
- February 15, 2008 at 7:18 AM
- آدم گلابی said...
what an amazing character and what a great storyteller,
نمی دونم این آدم و سبک نوشتنت چه حسی داره که منو پرت می کنه تو یک خلسه غم آلود شیرین
مرسی نازی جان و خوب و خوش باشی
- February 15, 2008 at 2:40 PM
- نیلوفر said...
Hi Nazy jan , I am coming here every day . I love to read your daily stories but i am sorry if i didn't say anything for a long time.I was in a bad mood . I am sure you know that it is not easy to live in a foreign country . I am overwhelmed with my daily stories :-)
- February 15, 2008 at 4:09 PM
- Nazy said...
Dear Sweet Daisy:
Thank you so much for that kind and heartfelt comment. Khasteh nabashi azizam.
Yes, life is strange sometimes! Happiness is seldom where material things and achievements are,I am convinced now. It is where a heart feels content and peaceful. Afshin Mofid sounds so content and peaceful with his life, and that's a beautiful thing not too many people learn early enough to be able to enjoy.
Be good and happy and have a fabulous Sunday, Daisy Jan.
- February 17, 2008 at 12:44 PM
- Nazy said...
Salam Bar Leila In Love:
How fabulous my friend! To be in love is the best gift God can ever give anybody, that's what I think.
I'm glad you enjoyed the story. I'm really happy about it, too.
- February 17, 2008 at 12:46 PM
- Nazy said...
Salam Bar Alef Shin-e Mehraban:
Thank you so much for your kind and poignant comment. Your approval means so much to me.
I believe everybody has a story. Not all of us reach the pinnacle of success the way some others do, but even in our seemingly simple and ordinary lives, we each have a story that can be told to others and which can attract their attention just the same.
Afshin Mofid's story is interesting because he lived that amazing successful life and then he lived an ordinary life, and he prefers his ordinary life to his star-status life. That is a wonderful achievement of human spirit in my opinion.
Thank you again for honoring me with your presence. Take care.
- February 17, 2008 at 12:51 PM
- Nazy said...
Salam Bar Golabi Jan:
Thank you my friend! I am glad you enjoyed the story. Coming from a good writer such as yourself, that compliment means something special to me.
I hope you are having a good weekend my friend.
- February 17, 2008 at 1:09 PM
- Nazy said...
Salam Niloofar Jan:
Yes, I know how hard it is to move to a new place, with new surroundings, and new people, leaving all that we knew about behind. I always say when you move to a new country, it takes you about three years before you can pull your head above the water and take a breath!
All I can say is that it appears to me that you are doing a very good job of it, even if you have days that don't feel perfect. Just hang in there and keep on trying.
Thank yo so much for coming to visit me regularly my friend. I am honored and touched. Have a beautiful weekend my friend.
- February 17, 2008 at 1:27 PM


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This year Paul and I are taking the 'divide and conquer' approach to summer vacation. Paul left with the boys Saturday for Dubuque, and Mae & I leave Monday for Chicago. We are flying (about 12 hours, or 1 full day, of driving less!) and I am stocked with coloring books, stickers and treats. A year ago...how much she has changed. She had only been home from China about 6 weeks when we packed her up and took her to the fabulously fun but crazy Moeller reunion followed by a visit with my parents and friends. Poor kid. This year will be much more mellow and only one week long. Then she can have another week when we get home to adjust!
So, I am not bringing the computer on this trip, so I'll post again next Monday night when we return. Paul took the camera so I should be able to have pics from Iowa and video from Illinios. Stay tuned! And stay cool!
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Have a great trip home. Look forward to hearing how it went and seeing the pics/video! - T
- Beth and Shayna said...
Wow, Mae has changed so much from last year. Have a great time on your vaca. Cannot wait to see the pictures.
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Issue # 145 of SFX Magazine is published next week in the UK, and I've been lucky to have a sneak peak inside.
The news section's top story features Torchwood, specifically, the start of filming on the series. However, the magazine also includes an "exclusive" interview with producer Richard Stokes, from which key quotes have been lifted and posted below.
Over to you Richard...
"They're fun, action adventures with a sense of joy and real heart. Each story should pack a punch like a feature-lenght movie"
"It will feel darker in tone...More 'Serenity', less 'Star Wars'..."
"There will be little continuity (between Doctor Who and Torchwood)...We're very keen to keep the shows editorially distinct...It's important that spin-offs to find their own identity and make their mark...But there will be occassional reminders we're in the same fictional universe."
"There will be a developing series arc over the 13 episodes...the dynamics between the regulars will shift as the show progresses..."
"In 'Boomtown' a time-rift was established underneath (Cardiff)...The idea is the Torchwood Hub is located underneath this place - directly on top of the rift..."
"Jack will be very much the Jack from Doctor Who...maybe a little bit more mysterious though...he doesn't want his team to know a lot about where he's come from, and what he's done...but you'll find out a lot about Jack in this series."
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My friend Dan came to visit me for most of my last week in Amsterdam - so he got the chance to join me at De Parade (the event where we experienced the Silent Disco.) Despite getting totally soaked by the typical Dutch downpour - we had an amazing time, not only with the 15 minutes we spent with the headphones, but also at a variety of other things such as the crazy merry-go-round like, yo-yo swings which would never be allowed in the US as we came extremely close to kicking other riders multiple times! We also saw a very interesting film based on the life and work of Kurt Godel, a famous mathematician, working loosely with the ideas of reality and tangibility. At least I think that's what it was about... lucky for Dan and me, my friend, and owner of my apartment, Herma was there to translate everything from Dutch to English for us!
The toilet photo... this was the toilet at De Parade. Decked out in toilet seats, and evidently attracting amorous couples, both Dan and I shot multiple photos of this photogenic tent! This turned out to be one of my favorite photos of the evening!
OK... I have more posts to catch up on... I know I'm behind! That's all for this one based on our August 9th adventure. More about my last week very soon! Cheers!


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Back on Oct 2009, I posted Kosmo's Directors Shocking Fine!!
Let me highlight some of the facts again.
Fact 1.
Company said it made 109 thousand in its unaudited account for its fiscal year.
Company actually had LOSSES totalling 141 million according to its audited accounts.
From 109 thousand to a LOSS of 1141 million!!!
Source: here
Blogged here: Kosmo Technology Shocking Deviation Of Accounts
See also : Unaudited and Audited Accounts: UnReal or Real?
What's the major cause of the massive deviation in the accounts? According to the company's own reasoning: here, two major items were 'Impairment Loss of 55.6 million and 'Provision for doubtful debt of 75.9 million' (ps: see the importance not to discount the trade receivables issue?)
Fact 2.
Company had problems in submitting its financial statements: KOSMO TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRIAL BERHAD ("KOSMO" or "the Company") Delay in issuance of 2007 Annual Report
Fact 3.
Back in 2006, it traded as high as 8.50.
It last traded at 1 sen
At the peak, KOSMO had a stock market value of around 1 Billion.
Fact 4.
Kosmo is now delisted!
And so on 30 Oct 2009, Bursa Securities publicly reprimanded and fined two directors of another delisted company, KOSMO TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRIAL Bhd, a total of RM257,300!
From Bursa website.
Paragraph 9.16(1)(a) of the LR requires a listed issuer to ensure that its announcement is factual, clear, unambiguous, accurate, succinct and contains sufficient information to enable investors to make informed investment decisions.
Pursuant to paragraph 9.22(1) of the LR, a listed issuer must give Bursa Securities for public release, an interim financial report that is prepared on a quarterly basis, as soon as the figures have been approved by the board of directors of the listed issuer, and in any event not later than 2 months after the end of each quarter of a financial year.
Paragraph 9.23 of the LR states that a listed issuer must ensure that the issuance of the annual audited accounts and annual report by a listed issuer shall be as follows :-
(a) the annual report shall be issued to the listed issuer's shareholders and given to Bursa Securities within a period not exceeding 6 months from the close of the financial year of the listed issuer; and
(b) the annual audited accounts together with the auditors' and directors' reports shall, in any case, be given to Bursa Securities for public release, within a period not exceeding 4 months from the close of the financial year of the listed issuer unless the annual report is issued within a period of 4 months from the close of the financial year of the listed issuer.
Paragraph 16.11(b) of the LR states that a director of a listed issuer must not permit, either knowingly or where he had reasonable means of obtaining such knowledge, a listed issuer to commit a breach of the LR.
KOSMO had breached :-
(a) paragraph 9.23(b) of the LR for failing to submit the Company's annual audited accounts for the financial year ended 31 December 2007
("AAA 2007") on or before 30 April 2008. The AAA 2007 was only submitted on 30 June 2008;
(b) paragraph 9.23(a) of the LR for failing to submit the Company's annual report for the financial year ended 31 December 2007 ("AR 2007") on or before 30 June 2008. The AR 2007 was only submitted on 6 August 2008;
(c) paragraph 9.22(1) of the LR for failing to submit the Company's quarterly report for the financial period ended 31 March 2008 ("QR 1/2008") on or before 31 May 2008. The QR 1/2008 was only submitted on 30 June 2008;
(d) paragraph 9.16(1)(a) of the LR for failing to ensure the Company's announcement dated 29 February 2008 on the fourth quarterly report for the financial year ended 31 December 2007 ("QR 4/2007") took into account the adjustments as stated in the Company's announcement dated 30 June 2008, in particular the adjustments pertaining to additional provision for doubtful debts and impairment loss for development cost.
KOSMO had reported an unaudited profit after taxation and minority interest of RM109,000 for the financial year ended 31 December 2007 in the QR 4/2007. However, the Company had on 30 June 2008 reported an audited loss after taxation and minority interest of RM141,715,814 in the AAA 2007. The difference of RM141.824 million between the unaudited and audited results for the financial year ended 31 December 2007 represents a deviation of more than 100 times.
Dato' Norhamzah bin Nordin and Encik Mohamad Nassir bin Mohd Kassim who were the directors of KOSMO at the material time were found to be in breach of paragraph 16.11(b) of the LR for permitting either knowingly or where they had reasonable means of obtaining such knowledge the Company to commit the aforesaid breaches.
They were informed of the audit concerns / issues to make provision for doubtful debt and possibility of impairment of development costs since August 2007 but have failed to demonstrate adequate efforts taken to discharge their duties to :-
(i) address the audit issues pertaining to impairment loss of development costs to enable timely submission of the financial statements in accordance with the LR; and
(ii) ensure that the QR 4/2007 made the necessary provision for doubtful debts and impairment loss on development cost to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at the financial year ended 31 December 2007 and in compliance with paragraph 9.16(1)(a) of the LR.
The finding of breach and imposition of the above penalties on KOSMO and the directors are made pursuant to paragraph 16.17 of the LR upon completion of due process and after taking into consideration all facts and circumstances of the matter including in relation to the directors, the roles and responsibilities of the directors in the Company particularly pertaining to the maintenance and preparation of financial statements.
So they were fined 257 thousand and their stock, which at one time was worth ONE Billion, disappeared into thin air with its delisting!
It's now May 2011.
On Star Biz: Kosmo director, accounts manager charged by SC
- Friday May 27, 2011
Kosmo director, accounts manager charged by SC
PETALING JAYA: The Securities Commission charged a director and an accounts manager of Kosmo Technology Industrial Bhd yesterday for providing false information to Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd.
In a media statement, the regulator said six charges under section 122B(a)(bb) Securities Industry Act 1983 and two charges under section 369(a)(B) Capital Market and Services Act 2007 were preferred against Mohd Azham Mohd Noor and Helen Lim Hai Loon for false statements in the company's eight quarterly unaudited results for financial years 2006 and 2007.
If convicted, they will be liable to a fine not exceeding RM3mil and imprisonment for a term not exceeding 10 years for each charge.
Azham and Lim were released on bail of RM150,000 with one surety each. Sessions Court Judge Rosenani Abd Rahman further ordered that their passports be surrendered to the court and fixed an application for their trial to be held jointly on June 22.
Finally some form of justice!
But is it enough?
According to the report, a fine not excedding rm3 million and imprisonment for a term not exceeding 10 years for each charge.
But the stock at its peak was worth 1 Billion. And I wonder how much was profited by that incredible stock price back then?


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My family and I, will definitely stay here again- if it's available.
Thanks Fianie, and Mr. Hall, for a memorable experience.
My husband and I vacationed at the Dorchester apartment, and it was the most enjoyable and enriching experience. Beautiful apartment with tasteful decor as depicted within the pictures online. Amazing view of the city and ocean from the living room area. Everything essential is within walking distance; lovely afternoon walk to Emancipation Park, fabulous restaurants, night clubs, supermarket, etc. The moment we arrived, we were greeted with such warmth and friendliness. We were welcomed with different fruits from the island and water in the fridge which helped coming from the airport feeling hot and tired. We received attentive service throughout out stay, and all of our needs and inquiries were met and answered within such a timely manner. The property was maintained at a level beyond our expectation. The only downfall we experienced during our stay was the elevator, which was under construction. We were informed that it should be up and running within two weeks, but it still didn't take away from the experience we had or the apartment itself. This apartment is a great place to stay with family, especially if you do not have a car to get around. I would definitely recommend this place.
This property was ideal. The only problem was that we were on the 5th floor and the elevator was broken. The property itself was AWESOME!
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Give me my scallop-shell of quiet,
My staff of faith to walk upon,
My script of joy, immortal diet,
My bottle of salvation.
My gown of glory, hopes true gauge,
And thus I'll take my pilgrimage.
A hiker, walking for pleasure, likes to choose between several alluring trails.
The pilgrim desires only the road that leads home.
~Frank W. Boreham
My script of joy, immortal diet,
My bottle of salvation.
My gown of glory, hopes true gauge,
And thus I'll take my pilgrimage.
~Sir Walter Raleigh
A hiker, walking for pleasure, likes to choose between several alluring trails.
The pilgrim desires only the road that leads home.
~Frank W. Boreham
Friday, July 9, 2010
A Boy, Bliss and C. S. Lewis
Little lads are so very deft at finding bliss in the ordinary. Nothing is common to them, only adventure and delight.
So it was in the garden yesterday. It was the (almost) weekly gathering of the Thursday Havarti Club. (Confession here, cheese, alas was missing from yesterday's sandwiches. Apologies to Aunt Mimi.)
The day was hot.
As is always his M.O., Little Lad went exploring. Finding the garden scooter he was pleased. Having lovely big wheels and sized just right for the boy in question to push or pull with ease, it was perfect. Then came the next thrill of discovery. It has a lid which opens revealing a fine empty inside. Empty inside? Add water. Now we are getting somewhere.
That object and that lad pretty much spent the afternoon together. To watch him in the initial discovery of the endless possibilities once there was water was amazing. At first it was just sticking one foot in and taking it out. Squeals of delight followed each 'sticking'. There was the endless rhythm of standing outside and splashing, cupping the hands and tossing droplets about. More squeals. When Aunt Mimi joined in the fun it became even better. Shared fun is always the best fun.
When momentary weariness came, sitting in the cool wet soothed the spirit.
For the watcher, the experience of the moment, the simplicity of the event, the immensity of the pleasure caught the spirit up in thought. The Moment. The Bliss. There were no thoughts of the pollution of the water, of the fragility of the world's ecosystem. There were no thoughts of wars and rumors of wars. It was all about Now, about cool, wet wonder. The glorious sight of sun reflected in the tossed about drops, the sensation on the skin when they fell back to earth.
"These pure and spontaneous pleasures are patches of Godlight...adoration in infinitesimals."
These pleasures are, after all, "shafts of the Glory".
All this is the stuff of praise!
(Phabulous Photo courtesy of the Lad's amazing Nana; quotations, as noted, courtesy of Dr. Lewis)
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Today is awesome because...
Those four words are one of the reasons I fell in love with fiveawesomegirls. So for the last week of BEDA, all of my posts will be proceeded with those four words. And once this project is over, I'm going to keep a notebook full of why my day was awesome. I feel like it would increase my outlook on life, and that's what I need right now, especially with school having just started.
That being said, my day today was awesome because school didn't suck. I like the majority of my teachers and I have friends in all my classes. I mean, sure, I have to carry around four different notebooks because my teachers require them, but still. It's weird being back, and it's weird not having infinite amounts of time to do whatever I want, but it doesn't suck. So that's nice.
My classes seem hard but not terrible, and I've already Google Translate-ed my way through a Spanish assignment, so I'm sure that means I'm off to a good start. It would be nice if I was in legit high school, but it's okay I guess. My math class is already pretty easy, but I'm not sure how it'll go seeing as I'm not a fan of my teacher.
I really don't have any other things to talk about in this blog today, and I still need to finish my Spanish. So until tomorrow, with hopefully more awesome days.


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Search quality highlights: 39 changes for May
we're beginning to include some especially useful predictions as "Related searches" on the results page.
Not useful at all
Improvements to ranking for news results [good]
Improvements to Penguin [about effing time]
Smoother ranking functions for freshness [not yet up to the mark]
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Well, it looks like the votes are in and Nephi & Moroni tied for "favorite person from the Book of Mormon." The number of votes have increased 50% from the first poll to this second poll. I guess that's a good sign that more people are visiting the site here.
The new poll asks about stories from the Book of Mormon that would make good games (be it board, card, or video). As usual it will be up for two weeks. If you would like to vote for a story that is not listed in the options, then please leave a comment here and let me know. I'll update the options list accordingly.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
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CATHERINE DOUBET, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE,v.THOMAS K. MORGAN, DEFENDANT-APPELLANT.
Appeal from the Circuit Court of Knox County; the Hon. Scott
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On November 24, 1981, the Knox County State's Attorney filed a paternity action on behalf of the plaintiff, Catherine Doubet, alleging that the defendant, Thomas Morgan, was the father of her child, Emily Catherine Doubet, born January 31, 1981. At the conclusion of the evidence, the jury returned a verdict in favor of the defendant. The plaintiff filed a post-trial motion and, on January 6, 1983, the court entered an order granting the plaintiff a new trial. Thereafter, the defendant filed a petition for leave to appeal pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 306 (Sup. Ct. R. 306, as amend. Aug. 9, 1983, eff. Oct. 1, 1983).
At trial, the plaintiff testified on direct examination that she first met the defendant on April 20, 1980, at the home of a friend. On April 26, 1980, she spent the night with the defendant and had intercourse with him twice on that occasion. According to the plaintiff, she saw the defendant regularly and had intercourse with him regularly from that time until June 20, 1980.
The plaintiff further indicated that, after May 3, 1980, she spent most nights at the defendant's residence and that on May 16, 1980, she moved into the defendant's residence in Canton, bringing her clothes and personal belongings with her. She continued to pay rent on her house in Maquon, however. She lived with the defendant until June 22, 1980, having intercourse with him on a regular basis.
The plaintiff testified that her menstrual period began on April 30, 1980, and lasted until May 2, 1980. She indicated that she had no further menstrual periods until after the birth of her child on January 31, 1981. She learned that she was pregnant on June 19, 1980, and informed the defendant of her condition on June 20, 1980. Although the defendant, according to the plaintiff, was initially pleased about the impending birth, on June 22 he left a note for her at his residence asking that she vacate the premises so that he could "think things out." The plaintiff moved out, as the defendant had requested. The plaintiff also testified to having had intercourse with the defendant in July and August, 1980. Their relationship ended after that, and the defendant married another woman in November 1980.
On redirect examination, the plaintiff testified that she had not had sexual intercourse with anyone other than the defendant in April, May or June of 1980.
The defendant, testifying as an adverse witness, initially indicated that he had had sexual intercourse with the plaintiff on June 20 and June 29, 1980, at his residence in Canton. Upon further questioning, the defendant admitted having had intercourse with the plaintiff, on a third occasion, at her residence in Maquon.
On direct examination, the defendant testified that he had had back surgery on March 15, 1980, and that he was in a body cast until May 14, 15 or 16, 1980. He denied having intercourse with the plaintiff until after his body cast was removed. The defendant also testified that the plaintiff did not inform him that she was pregnant until October 1980. He further stated that he had never admitted being the father of her child.
On rebuttal, the plaintiff described the body cast worn by the defendant and explained how intercourse was accomplished while the defendant was wearing it.
The evidence is, of course, conflicting. What we are asked to decide is whether the trial court erred in granting the plaintiff a new trial after the jury returned a verdict in favor of the defendant.
We note initially that the granting of a motion for a new trial is within the sound discretion of the trial judge and will not be reversed by a reviewing court except in a case of clear abuse of such discretion. (Di Maso v. Wieboldt Stores, Inc. (1976), 37 Ill. App.3d 966, 969-70, 347 N.E.2d 466, 470; Klatt v. Commonwealth Edison Co. (1965), 33 Ill.2d 481, 211 N.E.2d 720.) The presumption on review is that the trial court is in the best position to determine accurately whether the verdict of the jury was proper and has therefore correctly determined the proper disposition of the motion for a new trial. King v. City of Chicago (1964), 53 Ill. App.2d 484, 202 N.E.2d 839; Warren v. Patton (1954), 2 Ill. App.2d 173, 119 N.E.2d 465.
On a motion for a new trial, the trial court is to weigh the evidence and set aside the verdict and order a new trial if it finds that the verdict is contrary to the manifest weight of the evidence. (Mizowek v. De Franco (1976), 64 Ill.2d 303, 310, 356 N.E.2d 32, 36; Heideman v. Kelsey (1953), 414 Ill. 453, 466, 111 N.E.2d 538, 544.) In the instant case, a review of the record reveals that the evidence overwhelmingly favored the plaintiff. Where the evidence is susceptible to no reasonable inferences sustaining a jury's verdict, the trial court may set the verdict aside and grant a new trial. The trial court did not abuse its discretion in granting plaintiff's motion for a new trial.
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It's here!
I received a book at my door tonight!
It's titled:
The Autobiography of an Execution by David R. Dow
On March 9th I escaped to Heart 2 Heart Blog and blogged to win this book from Kat's book give-away. On March 12th she announced on her blog that I was among 4 others to have won this book. Yeah! I'm so thrilled to have won this. My husband will probably have this read through in no time.
Thank you Kat, I appreciate it so much!
You can visit her blog titled Heart 2 Heart from the side of my blog under "Places I escape to".
Thank You Heart 2 Heart!
The back of the book reads:
"For a lot of good reasons, and some that are not so good, executions in the U.S. are carried out in private. The voters, the vast majority of whom support executions, are not allowed to see them. THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF AN EXECUTION is a riveting and compelling account of a Texas execution written and narrated by a lawyer in the thick of the last-minute chaos. It should be read by all those who support state-sponsored killing." -JOHN GRISHAM, author of THE INNOCENT MAN


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That sums up my run last night. I have been, what you could call, a baby when it comes to the cold. I have not run outdoors since November 26th. All of my running has been indoors on the track or treadmill at the stuffy gym. That is, until last night. I headed out right after work and boy am I ever glad that I did. it felt great to have the cool air on my skin and in my lungs. I carried my mace with me, just in case. I am not a big fan of running outside in the dark by myself. but last night I could have kept going, and going, and going! I stopped at 5 miles though. I didn't pace myself, but I know by looking at the clock before heading out and when I returned, I had an estimated 8 minute mile.
I can't wait to head back outside for a run tomorrow and Saturday morning!


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Sunday, September 28, 2014
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I had never heard of Universal Mail before. I shall be checking what they have available in future. Love those Westies!ReplyDelete
i used the universal mail stamps once when i was in england (if you check my post on stonehenge) but havent seen this set before, love all things scottish! including one thing missing here, that is whisky :) alas none of mine got cancelled...ReplyDeleteReplies
these were new when I was there in August. I bought too many and ended up sending 2 postcards to myself - and neither of those stamps were cancelled, either!Delete
I've never seen universal stamps for sale.ReplyDeleteReplies
they may only be available in museums and art galleriesDelete
Alas, no single malt! I enjoyed all these. Thank you for participating.ReplyDelete
I like the Universal Mail stamps who produce a nice variety of British themes but I have heard when they are used they take a lot of time to get to their destination, dare I suggest that Royal Mail may give them minus priority!ReplyDeleteReplies
ah, that could be why no one got my cards until long after I got home - 3 weeks later!Delete
I love Scotland, it remembers me of my trip to Scotland some years ago. Scotland has such a nice countryside. Stunning.ReplyDelete
Those stamps are interesting, but the Universal Mail concept doesn't seem very practical.ReplyDelete
Living in Perth, Ontario, all these seems quite familiar! We even have a kilt shop in town!ReplyDelete
Haggis, neeps and taters. Wonder why they'd want to memorialize their abysmal national cusine?ReplyDelete
Glad you stopped by. For anyone who stumbled here, don't be shy to say 'hi' and let me know you've visited!


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Discussion in 'Vehicle Faults Warranty Repairs Issues & Problems' started by HHO, 29 Dec 2016.
Rear camera problems. Anyone seen anything like this before?
Oh dear mate thats a job for vw me thinks
Seems to have sorted itself out now. Bizarre that. Kept doing it but locking and leaving the car to sleep for half hour or so - seems to have restored itself.
Oh , on the list for the next visit to the dealer then. Maybe the cold has affected it, has it been stud over xmas ?
Faulty camera I reckon.
Maybe someone's dropped lsd in your tank!...Mine acts up sometimes if I go forward then reverse more than a couple of times when parking, it will stop showing the image from the camera and just show the graphic for the rear sensors and I have to get rid of it by pressing the X in the top corner, it then won't work properly again until after the ignition has been fully off.
I have had that a couple times, normally if i stop for too long before reversing and the engine stops camera doesnt always work after engine start
Hmmm I've not considered that it might be related to S/S @Pauly, did someone mention that the default for S/S can be reversed to press button for on?
Yes @Loz i think ?
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ESA continues to argue an international lunar base, or Moon village, combining private enterprise and public effort, is the logical next step after ISS.
The time frame for building such a base is perhaps twenty years.
Friday, March 25, 2016
Moon Village
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Mangamma Gari Manavaralu - Episode 1018 - April 28, 2017 - Full Episode
Mangamma, who is a very strong and rich old lady, due to some health problems she is unable to walk and needs to be pushed around in a wheelchair. But that doesn't hamper her from showing her anger when someone or something goes against her wishes. Everyone is so scared of her wrath and no one dare oppose her, not even her husband.She has a grandson by name Sakethram, who she dotes on. He too likes his grandmother. Granny decides to get Sakethram married. She has her own set of rules and norms as to what Sakethram's bride should be like. Finally, she comes across Seetha.Granny gathers all the information she can on Seetha. She was very impressed by what she sees and hears about Seetha and immediately takes the decision and approaches Seetha in her own way by verifying many things including a health check-up. Everyone in Seetha's family is delighted. Much against Seetha wishes, the family goes for the Traditional family get-together where the bride is shown. It doesn't take more than a couple of minutes to understand the old lady's character, her money power and how well she flaunts it to her advantage. Seetha is dazed by all the things happening around her. And more importantly, she doesn't understand the way her fiance acts like a puppet in his Granny's hands. She realizes that Sakethram has no individuality. Everything is linked to his Granny whims and wishes. Shocked by all the incidents Seetha at one stage refuses to marry Sakethram.The story mainly run around the conflict between pride and self respect, and interesting twists & turns that happen. Mangamma's character is being played by famous silver screen actress Shiva Parvathi
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- Saturday Night Live on Thursday night: Not as good as last week's, sort of lackluster with mistakes and no Tina Fey as Sarah Palin. Still, it's unusual to watch a show trying to move outside of its usual territory. Live television in prime time excites me.
- Life On Mars: Second episode. Still following the template of the British show, but I'm hooked because of all the subtle differences. It's like a cover version of a song you like that takes the melody into new places.
- Red Sox beat the Rays: This is the first baseball I've watched all year. I've been kind of done with baseball, but I flicked through and ended up rooting for the Red Sox. They were down 7-0 and came back to win 8-7 in the ninth. How did I forget baseball?
- McCain on Letterman: I've not watched Letterman on television for years, but this was must-stay-up television. Letterman's being tough, and it's great television watching it live.
Television is fun!
A rare night off. No work. Taking a break this week. I watched television and it felt kind of historical. Here's what I watched:
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We spent Christmas and Bob's Birthday with Chris and Kyla in Richmond. Here's a little photo sampling of our holidays.
Christmas Eve is Bob's birthday.
We had fun decorating a gingerbread house
Kyla focused intently on what she was doing
Kyla playing with her new computer game
Our Christmas tree in Milford
Gifts from downtown Milford shops
A beautiful Milford sunset yesterday (the day we returned from Richmond)
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Christmas 2010
Posted by Rosemary at 7:45 PM
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- Ann Morton said...
Sunset shot was beautiful. Looks like a fun Christmas with Kyla. I thought Bill's b-day on the 19th was bad - but having your b-day on Christmas Eve?!, that's cruel.
- December 29, 2010 at 1:50 PM
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June 19, 2012
Vice Presidents
What, in the history of the vice presidency of the United States, would lead a successful senator or a governor to accept that position? I think it has become a dead-end position, a place where politicians at the end of their careers can go to be the back up in case of disaster.
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And Brandy, I feel like I want to be that girl right now.
I mean, was it not enough for you to give some girl weaves on Tyra's show?
And now, you had to look like this for some photo shoot?
You look like a transexual woman trying to pull tricks for the cameras of American Pimp 2: Electric Boogaloo.
Maybe you should go back to Tyra and ask her for tips on how to model for lingerie.
Or even better, you can ask Tyra to take your place in a photo reshoot of this picture! I mean, it's not like Tyra's doing anything right now except her talk show...which is about America's Next Top Model and making weird faces. Tyra needs the money, Brandy! Let her have some!
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TOWNSEND -- Unusually warm weather through December kept the building schedule for the new North Middlesex Regional High School on track.
The project is also right on budget, reported Rob Templeton, chairman of the district Building Project Committee.
"So far, everything has been pretty good with estimates for materials," he said. "We are within all of those estimates."
Contractors have been focused on getting the steel up, he said. "They're actually a bit ahead of schedule for the steel."
The two-story, 180,530 square-foot high school is on schedule to open in September 2017, according to Jason Kauppi, a spokesman for general contractor CTA Construction.
The $89.1 million project is partially funded by the Massachusetts School Building Authority.
To mark the last beam put in place, a topping-off ceremony with the MSBA and local officials is planned. The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Feb. 9.
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President Barack Obama Ranked by Gallup Poll as Most Admired Man of 2016
Style Magazine Newswire | 1/2/2017, 8:38 a.m.
article by Sarah Begley via time.com
Source: Good Black News
For the ninth year in a row, respondents to a Gallup poll ranked President Barack Obama as the most admired man in America.
Among women, Hillary Clinton was the most admired for the 15th year in a row, and the 21st time overall. Since 1993, her first year as First Lady, she has only lost out on the honor three times: in 1995 and 1996, to Mother Teresa, and in 2001, to then-First Lady Laura Bush. Current First Lady Michelle Obama came in second among women, while Donald Trump came in second among men (15% of respondents mentioned him, compared with the 22% who mentioned Obama and the 12% who picked Clinton).