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She'd done it! Plain, invisible Evelyn had escaped…
Fed up with being a doormat to her evil stepmother, heiress Evelyn Bradshaw pays a dissolute rake to pose as her betrothed so she can secure her freedom. But then her fake fiancé leaves her with his estranged brother Finn Matlock and disappears!
Having withdrawn from the world the last thing Finn needs is the temptation of a woman, especially one like Evie. She has an irritating habit of causing chaos wherever she goes and being in places she shouldn't…including, as he soon learns, his heart!
Rating: B+
In Miss Bradshaw's Bought Betrothal, Virginia Heath offers an enjoyable re-working of the Cinderella story in which our downtrodden – but determined – heroine is a fully-rounded character with a nicely fleshed-out backstory who doesn't need to rely on her Prince not-so Charming in order to effect her escape from her horrible relatives. Prince –or rather, Lord – Grumpy is, however a rather attractive consequence of that escape, and watching the sparks fly as they gradually and quite plausibly fall in love makes for a lovely, romantic read.
Miss Evelyn Bradshaw is twenty-six, plump, frumpy and firmly on the shelf. Having spent the best part of the last decade nursing first her mother, and then her father when he fell ill some years later, she feels that youth has passed her by and that love and marriage are no longer things to which she can aspire. Her father's remarriage to a selfish money-grabber with two equally unpleasant daughters saw Evelyn – Evie – constantly belittled and thrust into the background to the extent that even she believes herself to be practically invisible; but his death offers her the prospect of freedom. Mr. Bradshaw has left his considerable fortune to Evie, and she is finally determined to escape her step-mother's orbit, leave London for good and make a life for herself somewhere else. All Evie has to do is scrape up the courage to announce her plans, but even though Hyacinth Bradshaw has not treated Evie well (although she's stopped short of getting her to clean the grates and scrub the floors!), Evie has never been able to forget her father's insistence that she treat her stepmother with respect, and has always done whatever it took to ensure a quiet life.
Unable to just come out and tell Hyacinth of her determination to set up her own home, Evie instead offers the sum of five thousand pounds to the handsome but dissolute Fergus Matlock, Marquis of Stanford, if he will pretend to be her fiancé for the next few months. The Marquis, who is deeply in debt, agrees to the scheme, and Evie is set to travel to his Yorkshire estate on the pretext of preparing for their wedding. In reality, she will look about for a house to purchase and once she has found one, the betrothal will quietly be ended, and Evie will remain in Yorkshire, well away from London and her stepmother's constant bullying.
Arriving at Stanford Hall a few days later in the company of her elderly aunt, Evie is pleasantly surprised to discover the place in a much better state of repair than she had been led to believe. Later that night, when Evie can't sleep, she wanders down to the library, only to come across Fergus, who is supposed to be staying at a local inn in order to observe the proprieties. But something is not quite right about him and Evie soon discovers why; he's not Fergus at all, but his identical twin brother Finnegan, and this is Matlock House, not Stanford House. It's clear there is no love lost between the brothers, and Finn makes very clear his displeasure at his twin's presumption in dumping his fiancée at his house, but Evie refuses to be intimidated by his ungracious manner. Nonetheless, she feels she should remove to Stanford House as soon as possible, but true to form as a cad of the first order, Fergus has already left Yorkshire with the advance on the "fee" Evie had given him. Finn is not surprised – he tells Evie (not for the first time) that his brother is an unreliable wastrel and that she shouldn't marry him, but this is the new Evie, the Evie that sticks up for herself and doesn't cower when confronted with the scowling, brusque brother of a marquis, and she insists that she knows perfectly well what Fergus is and that he suits her well enough.
Finn Matlock is a widower of some three years, and since his wife's death, has buried himself in this corner of Yorkshire, his life consisting of seeing to his estate business and not much else. He doesn't socialise, he doesn't have guests – until now – and he wants to keep it that way – so the stirrings of attraction he feels towards his brother's voluptuous fiancée are both unexpected and unwelcome. Yet very soon, he finds himself admiring her backbone and determination as much as her lush body and, though he'd never admit it, looking forward to breakfast each day, as that's the only time of day he dares to let himself spend with her. Every morning, he not-so-subtly baits her, enjoying her completely unfazed responses to his jibes about his brother and his attempts to persuade her not to marry him, her casual manner of taking no notice of his heavy hints about her departure and the way she ignores his regular criticisms of her – admittedly horrible – clothes (a leftover from the days of Hyacinth's influence over her wardrobe).
This daily ritual becomes important to Evie, too, as she likes the way Finn challenges her and the person she is when she's with him. She is sure that a handsome, wealthy man like him could have no real interest in an overly plump, aging spinster like her – even if he wasn't still in love with his late wife – and recognises that falling for him is a terrible idea. But even as she realises that, she knows it's too late for caution; the real Finn, the kind, protective man who hides his deep hurt and true nature beneath that outer shell of bad-temper and cynicism has stolen her heart.
Away from London, Evie transforms from the doormat she's always describing herself as into a more confident, independent young woman who is looking forward to the rest of her life because it will be one she has built on her own terms. This is one of the things that makes this version of the fairy tale so appealing; Evie finds the wherewithal to go out and make a life of her own from within and doesn't need a man to rescue her – although she does, of course find true love along the way. And for all his outward grumpiness, Finn is perfect for her. He is determined to fight his ever growing attraction to Evie, but her vitality and her growing self-confidence are so completely enticing that it eventually proves irresistible; so not only is Evie changed by their association, but Finn also comes to accept that the guilt he still feels over his wife's death is misplaced, and that he is allowed to be happy and move on with his life.
This is – I think – the fourth book of Ms. Heath's I've read and I continue to be impressed by her strong storytelling and thoughtful characterisations. While Miss Bradshaw's Bought Betrothal undoubtedly treads a well-worn path, the author has managed to keep it fresh by throwing in a number of small, but satisfying twists that add depth and insight to this familiar tale. She writes with a great deal of warmth and humour, creating the most wonderful chemistry between her principals as well as treating us to some moments of poignancy and emotional truth that quite took my breath away.
If you haven't yet tried a book by Virginia Heath, then you have a treat in store. I guarantee that if you read this one, you'll want to go back to read her others and then, like me, will be eagerly awaiting whatever she comes up with next.


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Simon Callow to open EducationLive 2012
Simon Callow CBE will make a special guest appearance at this year's EducationLive event for teachers, on Monday, 12 November 2012, 5.30 – 8.45pm at the Lyceum Theatre in the heart of London's West End. Bookings are open now at www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk/EdLive/ (limited places available).
The popular British actor, director and writer who is currently starring in Peter Ackroyd's The Mystery of Charles Dickens at the Playhouse Theatre in London, is well known for his many theatre and film roles, including Four Weddings and a Funeral, Shakespeare in Love, Phantom of the Opera, Amadeus and the Hollywood blockbuster Ace Ventura 2: When Nature Calls. He is also a great advocate of the educational benefits of drama, as evidenced by his role in Jamie's Dream School, the experimental Channel 4 television series in which he taught Shakespeare to a class of underachieving teenagers.
He says: 'I did my formative theatre going at the Old Vic Theatre, in the early days of Laurence Olivier's time there. I saw the greatest plays in the greatest imaginable productions, with the greatest actors of the time – Olivier, Gielgud, Maggie Smith, and, among the young 'uns, Derek Jacobi, Mike Gambon, Jane Lapotaire – on Thursday afternoons, thanks to the encouragement of the then Inner London Education Authority. These shows changed my life, and the life of many of my contemporaries, who became lifelong theatre-goers. They brightened up the school week no end, and gave the teachers a fantastic springboard: this was great literature brought to life, funny, emotional, unforgettable. Nothing in my view could be more important both for the growth of the theatre and for the effectiveness of education than for kids to come to plays with their schools. That's what Education Live is all about. Bring it on!'
Teachers at the event will have the chance to meet face to face with education representatives from more than 20 of London's top theatres including the Almeida, the Barbican and the Donmar Warehouse, as well as organisations such as Delfont Mackintosh and Nimax Theatres.
The annual EducationLive is organised by the Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG), Creative & Cultural Skills, Mousetrap Theatre Projects and the Society of London Theatre (SOLT).
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Thursday, 4 February 2016
White lines.
The new gas main creeps down our lane - now only a matter of yards from our entrance. This afternoon, when I drove slowly up and past the workmen and equipment I noticed that on one side of the road there is a trench about six feet deep, where the new main is being laid. It was not fenced off. When I returned an hour later it was still open to the world (and with a good foot of water in the bottom) and the digger on the other side of the lane pulled over to let me through. I found it quite scary as the width was only just enough and I kept expecting to end up with one side of wheels in the trench!
Reading the Times on my return I was interested to read yet another letter about the proposed trials to remove the white lines from the roads. I find the whole idea a bit scary really and a letter writer today did make a good point in that the white line is a useful thing to follow on a foggy night. But I am old enough to remember when winkers were first introduced and those fancy little markers which used to pop out the side of the car to indicate one was turning (or alternatively use a hand signal - hand straight out for turning right and hand and arm circled anti-clockwise to indicate turning left) were superseded by winkers. There was a public outcry and people said there would be countless accidents and no good would come of it. We do hate change, don't we? Is the same true to white lines?
23 comments:
- donna baker said...
I wonder why they no longer want a white line? That seems strange. To save on the cost of paint or the truck that puts the paint down? Your farmer is a wonder. I am surprised he wasn't stuck in the field. I have had to pull my husband's tractor out of the field many a time when he mires in the mud.
- 4 February 2016 at 10:59
- jinxxxygirl said...
I hadn't heard they were thinking of not using white lines on the roads anymore... Is that the line down the middle or on the sides? Hugs! deb
- 4 February 2016 at 11:27
- Wilma said...
It's funny here in Belize - blinkers (winkers) are used for all sorts of things. By the truck ahead of you to let you know it is safe to pass. Also by the truck ahead of you to let you know they are going to stop right in the middle of the road. Or by the truck in front of you to let you know that something is coming. Each driver uses them for different purposes; it's a wonder there aren't more accidents in all the confusion! They are used least often to signal an actual turn. I am a fan of the white lines along the edge of the road, but they are rare here. Glad you managed to stay on the lane.
- 4 February 2016 at 11:29
- SandyExpat said...
I hope they keep the white lines. I have a difficult time believing that if there is no white line people will slow down and be more careful which I understand is the argument for doing away with them.
Glad you made it safely past the open 6' trench.
- 4 February 2016 at 11:32
- Bovey Belle said...
It's the white lines at the side of the road which I need at night. We try now to drive much at night, but going up to Malvern is always a very early (and pitch black) start. I do wish they WOULDN'T put marked lanes around roundabouts in these parts though - the one at Pensarn in town must be a driving test nightmare as so many people get funnelled off into the wrong lane.
- 4 February 2016 at 11:46
- A Heron's View said...
To even think about removing white lines from roads is absolute madness!
- 4 February 2016 at 11:51
- Simon Douglas Thompson said...
Crazy idea, with no white line people will naturally start drifting to the middle of the road, which will be fun on blind bends
- 4 February 2016 at 12:17
- Heather said...
As long as there is something equally effective to take the place of white lines on our roads it should be OK, but they are a godsend in poor visibility. We are all so used to lane markings on all main roads and motorways - I can't imagine what chaos might occur without them.
Glad the farmer got his drainage channels dug without any problems and also that you managed to avoid ending up in the trench.
- 4 February 2016 at 12:54
- Midmarsh John said...
Not forgetting some of the other hand signals we had to learn like those given to a policeman on point duty to indicate which we wanted to go and knowing what signals could be given by the driver of a horse drawn vehicle. I remember the embarrassment on my driving test when it came time to use hand signals and in the heat of the moment forgot the window was still closed.
I haven't seen the details about which white lines they intend to remove. Double white lines where it is dangerous to overtake, and the single line on the left hand side to indicate no stopping seem to me to be of paramount importance.
- 4 February 2016 at 14:25
- Mac n' Janet said...
I can see no reason to remove the white lines, they're the only thing keeping some folks in their lane.
- 4 February 2016 at 15:49
- Joanne Noragon said...
What is the rational for removing white lines? They are far easier to follow in bad weather than the center line. Not just fog, but in heavy rain or snow.
- 4 February 2016 at 16:50
- JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes) said...
If it weren't for white lines many people would end up in the ditch - they make such a difference when driving. I'd think removing them would be a foolish step backwards. Arm signals in the US used to be arm straight out for left turn (remember we drive on the other side of the road), arm bent up at the elbow for right turn and arm straight down, palm facing the back of the car for stop. We had older friends that continued to use the arm signals even when their car was equipped with blinkers (winkers) because they didn't trust them to always work. Now we only see the hand signals used by bicyclers.
- 4 February 2016 at 19:56
- Cro Magnon said...
We had some heavy rain about two weeks ago, and, as a result, I discovered an underground river.
- 4 February 2016 at 20:57
- Derek Faulkner said...
I remember on my driving test, that I was expected to do hand signals as I approached a turn off to the left. It gave me a dilemma because with one hand out of the window doing the circling motion, I also need to change down a gear as I slowed and that other hand was holding the steering wheel, so for a brief couple of seconds I had no hand on the steering wheel. I still passed my test though, so perhaps the examiner didn't realise what I'd done.
- 4 February 2016 at 21:47
- Librarian said...
I have never taken driving lessons (and therefore don't drive), so I don't really know how helpful the white lines are for a driver. But I imagine they do help when it is dark and/or foggy.
As for indicating, this seems to have completely gone out of fashion. So often I stand on the pavement, waiting for cars to go by so that I can cross the road. And so often, someone turns off without indicating. Had they indicated, I'd been able to cross already, not uselessly waiting some more (and risking to miss the train to work). I imagine it is also helpful for everyone else on the road, knowing whether someone is going to turn left or right or not at all, but apparently, it's too much to be bothered with for the majority of drivers.
- 4 February 2016 at 22:33
- Rachel said...
I note that it is Norfolk County Council who are proposing removing some white lines in the middle of the road. We already have many roads like this. This is a ploy by the Council to avoid repairing the edges of the roads which are caving in and avoided by everybody. Driving in the middle of the road in already the norm here. We dodge each other at the last minute on approach.
- 5 February 2016 at 03:59
- Yorkshire Pudding said...
Removing white lines is a crazy idea. What councils should be talking about is painting white lines on the edges of country roads and also on awkward kerbstones and other potential hazards. Of course in The Peak District and rural parts of South Yorkshire there are many narrow country roads that have never had white lines down the middle and given their narrowness that is just plain common sense. However, white edging lines really help drivers on dark, foul winter nights.
- 5 February 2016 at 04:10
- The Weaver of Grass said...
Rachel. Regarding the edges of the roads - ours are just the same in North Yorkshire. The state of the roads is disgraceful - full of huge potholes. Last year our Council said they were going to redo our lane - but instead of doing it all they did bits here and there and now it is all in a state of disrepair again.
If you have been watching The Real Marigold Hotel - which we have enjoyed hugely - I fear we shall all end up driving like that. But I do think the man who wrote in the Times about following the white lines in the fog had a good point.
Thanks everyone for your comments.
- 5 February 2016 at 05:31
- Frances said...
Weaver, my compliments to the Farmer on finding a bright side to your recent rainy season. Good to get the drainage situation improvement accomplished before the next deluge.
I'd heard about the roadway white line removal over BBC radio, and found it puzzling. It never occurred me that a reason for the change was to obscure the rough edges on the sides of the paved roads. That surely does seem a poor decision. Do you think that public uproar might change the plan to road repair and continued/or resumed line painting?
- 5 February 2016 at 06:59
- Midlife Roadtripper said...
I don't know. I think the white lines offer a good guidelines. Keeps those I don't want to encounter on my side of the road in their place. Winkers. I like that. I know them as blinkers, but I smile more when I hear winkers.
- 5 February 2016 at 07:19
- potty said...
We often have the traffic lights 'turned off' here in France. They all just flash yellow and it's up to us who goes first. In the UK, white lines and dashes along the sides of the road, white lines down the centre with dashes of different lenghts are very informative. I'd hate to lose them.
- 5 February 2016 at 07:25
- Hildred said...
I would be most unhappy driving without white centre lines. It doesn't matter which way you go, the roads are winding and mountainous and most have white lines along the edges as well. A few years ago they added something (???) to the centre line to warn you audibly when you strayed off your own side of the road which I thought would be great for people who doze off on long trips...
- 5 February 2016 at 14:56
- Stephanie Gaunt said...
I do think white lines are necessary in rural areas at night, in fog. As one gets older it becomes harder to drive at night - the white lines are an important visual aid.
- 6 February 2016 at 01:31


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The Holy Month of Ramadan and Our Habits
SHAFAQNA - We, as human, wander among certain moods and desires. Despite our fluctuant life and uncertainties we face, we remain in a constant struggle to achieve calmness. However, after enduring years of suffering and difficulty in work, study, and scheduling, we realize that we are faced with an even greater problem in our way: "the routine�.
This routine fashion of life slowly separates us from our daily tasks and prevents us understanding the true essence of worship, love, and wisdom. All aspects in life become a boring, regular habit; and of course, anytime habit is involved, love and wisdom retreat.The auspicious month of Ramadhan enters our life at this very point.It changes our most obvious habits of eating and sleeping. And it is from this revolution in our habits that we can rejuvenate our beliefs and perspectives, and as a result free ourselves from our ignorance towards the realities in life.
When Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) experienced Mi'raj, Allah (SWT) asked him: "O! Muhammad. Do you know what the legacy of fasting is?" The Prophet (PBUH) answered no, and Allah (SWT) said: "The legacy of (a proper) fast is eating little and talking less." Allah (SWT) then continued, "Silence is followed by wisdom, and wisdom will bring insight and cognition, and as a result insight will be followed by certainty. And once certainty is attained, he will not fear the way time passes. Hardships and comfort will not differ for him, and this is the state that is achieved by the owners of "satisfactionâ€?.
Three characteristics always accompany him who acts according to My will:
1. Thanks and appreciation that is not infected with ignorance.
2. A remembrance that prevents forgetfulness from entering.
3. An affection that never prefers another to it.And as he loves Me, I too will love him, and make my creatures love him too."


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One is an element on her card, and the other is a decorative tag. These would be really fun to pass out at a party!
I have a delicious card to share....with a kitchen theme of course...
I really like the mix of elements on her totally trendy card!
In 1987 the IRS required tax payers to list the SSNs of child they claimed as a dependent. As a result 7 million children vanished from tax returns.
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- Lauren H.
- Pauline Simpson
- Nancy Kennedy
- Donna Lockwood
- Joyce Carter
- Debbie (from fetchr at aol dot com)
Winners, please e-mail me your mailing addresses so I can know where to send your free stencils.
Congrats to all the winners. These are great stencils. You will love using them!!
Congratulations ladies!
I didn't win, but with the discount they offered, decided to go ahead and get some stencils anyhow. Have an upcoming trip and will be taking hand work, so these will be perfect!
Thanks very much. Congratulations to the winners!
Felicidades a las ganadoras
Congratulations ladies!
Good for you six lucky quilters. Kathy always make me think more about hand quilting. I have a crooked index finger and stiffness in my hands from arthritis but I like the look. I am liking combination hand and machine too. Remember that no quilting is perfect as there are no rules.....no set distances.....that is set by the size of quilt, the visual need by you the quilter to highlight the patchwork design, we all like different amounts of quilting. The extra plus of mini's is that it isn't as crucial to support your small quilt as in larger quilts that have fabric weight requiring support and stability.
Kathy's blog is always a good source for stitching ideas. As are the pictures in Yahoo group and on Facebook group pages. I am on a "buy little" budget tight now. But the stencil sale is calling me.....darn Kathy......
Jane who is having A Jane Day doing fun things.....
Thank you so much Kathleen.I am really excited about winning the stencil. I have sent you an email.
Congratulations ladies, you will all enjoy those. Wonderful stencils for quilter's collection.
So happy fir the winners! 👍🏻
Thank you Kathleen! So excited & learning so much.I sent you an email


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Thursday, February 14, 2008
A Chestnut Even Older than I Thought
Looks like I'm lagging behind everyone on this debate (previous post) - too stuck in my own writing to keep up! Rosy of Vulpes Libris blog alerts me to their interesting article on the matter and to an interview they conducted with Susan Hill as a result of her comments on positive/negative blog reviewing. A spirited, indeed negative, response to Susan's comments can be found here.
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Check out my Slide Show!•June 30, 2009 • Leave a Comment
Talkkok has moved!•April 18, 2009 • Leave a Comment
I have decided to go one step further in blogging since my debut in Mar 09. From now on, pls check out my new blog add @ http://talkkok.com instead of here.
Thank You for your continuous supports!
Do you smell good?•April 17, 2009 • Leave a Comment
One time when i was still in my teen age,i was commented by a girl that i smelt up strangely! This statement really overwhelmed me…..I immediately confronted her what she meant, elegantly she closed her nose as what Mr.Powell did in this photo, at the same time pointing to my masculine, 34 inch then upper body,hinting to me that i should check out myself.
I obliged and smelt myself without much gesturing…well, there was some oriental scent but not too bad…Nevertheless, i took her criticism constructively. From that on, I regularly use perfume or parfum to avoid such personal attacks again. Over the years, i have armoured myself with theses expensive scents:
However, I find these scents artificial probably due to its heavy chemically concoctions which doesnt give a natural scent that i always thought of exuding.
Fast forward to present day, during one fine day when i was in the lift to my 9th floor office, there was a colleague from SIN HQ in the lift as well. From a typical perspective, he is well built & shaved, bestowed with a pleasant PAN-ASIAN look, and most importantly he really smells good in a natural way that I am looking for in these years.
I was indecisive if I should ask him what fragrance he is using cuz I might give him the impression that I am same species like the then Leslie Cheung or Elton J. So, i missed the opportunity. never mind as i thought.
1 week later, again i took the office lift at the same time with this gentleman. Without fail, the familiar scent oozed out from him made me feel good! This time, I greeted him and he responded swiftly. I then commented his nice perfume scent and asked if he can tell me what brand/scent he is using. The answer surprised me as he is using just this:
I notice this product displayed on the shelf when patronising The Guardian or Watson but never thought of using it previously. Without much hesitation, i bought one and ever since am using it till today. People always tend to look highly at more prestigious brands but sometimes ,some things which fit our tastes are just there for us to discover…Moreover, this product is simply much cheaper even than a miniature EDT or EDP!
Lately Nivea has launched the latest product with more efficient odour removal secrets-Silver Molecules:
I will get one soon!….One wise man said this before: A good image of oneself is not only displayed by his manners,knowledges, capabilities,TK senses but also from the scents exuded from him/her.
The Big Blue is in town!•April 14, 2009 • 3 Comments
I came to know that Mid Valley has just hosted the Big Blue Whale exhibition for the first time on Malaysia's shore. Wow! I wondered if Mid Valley is big enough for the world's largest animal and regretted that I missed such an exhibition!
Upon checking out for more details, this was what being shown instead:
A giant replica of the reclusive life sized baby whale in conjunction with National Geographic awareness programme on this giant whale.
In my lifetime (although I'm still young), i have not seen a real whale except from TV or books, even dolphin only few times. The last time i had close contact with a dolphin was in Sentosa island. Even that, we had to queue up likened to meeting people sort of Michael Jackson or some big stars or politicians. That's how precious of these mammal to us,the mankind.
Far,far away somewhere between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean,sits an archipelago consisting of 18 islands,called Faroe Islands. Here are the scenic view of the islands:
Wonder what makes the water RED? Please continue looking carefully:
Well, this is the eRumor has been circulating on the net about the hunting of the pilot whales on the Danish islands for years!
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According to the Office of Protected Resources, it is confirmed that Long finned pilot whales are being hunted @ this island but there is no danger of this species becoming extinct.Long finned pilot whales are part of the dolphin family and like all marine mammals they are a protected species in the United States but classified by the NOAA agency as a "Low Risk Least Concern." Pilot whales are very social creatures and travel in large groups of up to 200 called pods. Whalers benefited from this by driving and herding them together into tight groups. Residents of the Faroe have been hunting for pilot whales for centuries, giving them valuable food stocks for the winter. The island has had a Norse settlement since the Viking age (800-900 AD.)
The shore-based hunters in the Faroe Islands of Denmark continue this practice and it is a community effort for storing whale meat and products for the winter. Pilot whale meat and blubber is considered by islanders to be an important part of their staple diet. The whale meat is never sold, instead it is divided evenly to everyone who wants it. What ever is left over is donated to the local hospital and senior citizens on the island. There is very little of the whale that is actually wasted. The islanders use the blubber for processing oil, the skin for ropes and lines, stomachs for floats, and the esophagus for shoes.
It has only been noted in December 2008 that pilot whale meat contains too much mercury to be safe for human consumption. this could be an explanation for the diminishing population of the islanders who get sick after the hunt and an increase in abnormal births among the islanders.
So, in the end, who is killing who? The Human or the Pilot Whales? Do u think this is also sort of karma happening on these islanders for their ancestors' deed as well as theirs.
Culture Unplugged Video•April 13, 2009 • 1 Comment
Pls watch this best short film, i bet you'd either finish up your KFC next round when you go there or you will eat half only!
The Best Job in the World!•April 9, 2009 • 4 Comments
A 6 month job pays approximately $100,000 US dollars working a measly 12 hours per month! Can you believe?
Well, You gotta believe me this time, this is absolutely REAL,not Talk Kok!
In January 09, what is being hailed as the "best job in the world" by the Australian Tourist board was advertised all over the world. The successful candidate will just have to write a weekly blog post, maintain a video blog and upload photos while exploring Australia's islands of the Great Barrier Reef.
Total applications received so far reached about 34,684!
This is certainly a great way to promote tourism in Australia, as well as getting people talking.
How to apply?
– To apply for it, the candidates need to create a 60 second or less application video in English, explaining why they are the best person for the job in an entertaining way. You'll also have to complete a short online application form too. (I think i can do this quite well!)
– All applicants must be over 18 and eligible for a visa. (Me qualified too)
Job description
– The Island Caretaker will need to post a weekly blog, photo diaries and create video updates to let the world know about the unique experiences available on the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef. There will also be some interviews with members of the media. The contract involves spending six months on Hamilton Island, one of the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef. The Island Caretaker will also travel to other islands and enjoy activities such as sailing, kayaking, snorkelling, diving, picnics, bushwalking and more.
Other tasks include Feeding the fish.
– There are over 1,500 species of fish living in the Great Barrier Reef. Don't worry – you won't need to feed them all. (ok, i still can do this)
Clean the pool
– The pool has an automatic filter, but if you happen to see a stray leaf floating on the surface it's a great excuse to dive in and enjoy a few laps.
Business Trips
– In between travelling to various islands of the Great Barrier Reef (aka business trips), the Island Caretaker will live at Blue Pearl, a beautiful three-bedroom home on Hamilton Island featuring stunning views of the Whitsunday Islands, modern facilities and exquisite furnishings. The bright, airy interior features three spacious bedrooms, two bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, state-of-the-art entertainment system, ceiling fans, air-conditioning and laundry facilities. (wow, this is really unbelievable)
So, where is Great Barrier Reef located in case some of you only know Pulau Besar or Pulau Melaka!
The Top 16 finalists were announced just recently. These potential Island Caretakers will be travelling to Hamilton Island for The Best Job in the World final selection process from May 3 to 6. The 16 are as follow:
Anjaan RJ – India
Ben Henry – France
Ben Southall – UK
Cali Lewis – USA
Clare Wang – Taiwan (Wild Card)
Clarke Gayford – NZ
Erik Rolfsen – Canada
George Karellas – Ireland
Greg Reynen – Singapore
Hailey Turner – Australia
James Hill – Australia
Juweon Kim – Korea
Magali Heuberger – Netherlands
Mieko Kobayashi – Japan
Mirjam Novak – Germany
Yi Yao – China
None of them is from Malaysia,what a shame! Actually, i think they should appoint more than 1 caretaker cuz the area is so big and the different facets of reporting will give the world more detailed views of this nature wonder.
well, since we dont have the chance to become one of them, please get back to your work. Enjoy the clock in,clock out daily chores, office TK, lunches beside long kang or kopitiam,some of them do have nice aquarium for the customers to enjoy watching while sipping the few RM white coffee!
Are You a responsible consumer?•April 7, 2009 • Leave a Comment
The Star today ran few articles in the Section 2, teaching the readers on how to be a responsible consumer towards our environment,as well as many innovative ways on saving this planet from becoming like this photo one day:
They even put up a questionaire to ascertain if we are a responsible consumer based on the Green concepts.
Here it is:
I tried out the questionnaire and kindly see my answers in RED and what is the result i get. Also, please be patient to read my answers, partly because i spent the efforts in educating you to be GREEN as well too….
So, apparently I am not a responsible consumer in the eyes of the GREEN fellows but to myself, I am.
The other responsible thing i guess I'd have to do is to bring Ethan to see the polar bear in Singapore Zoo soon before the bears drown in the Artics or Antartica in coming 2015!
And i count on you people to be responsible from now on even I am not capable to be one…maybe, I will learn to be one later, maybe…no guarantee! Let's see….


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Fortunately, we had an extra seat for Shakira on the plane. She gets really nervous.
Just finishing up the final touches on our future home. Kokomo. Should be ready in March.
In the Auckland Domain. Naturally taking a stroll down Lover's Lane.
Kate and Pam, sittin in a tree.....(after Lover's Lane)
'Twas a beautiful afternoon....
Carnivorous Pitcher Plants!
Orchids...this place was totally magical.
And then we found ourselves....
Thats all for now! Picking up our car today, then headed to Rotorua for the Ragamuffin music festival! Then its off to Napier for the fruit harvest!!!!!
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A hate to start a post with the words "Well Ive decided to start writing again" but there are no other words I could use since that is exactly what I'm going to do. So here they are "well Ive decided to start writing again!"
Its been a while. And I guess until now I do understand what writing means to me, what a big part of my life it is. Its not something I grew into doing or simply enjoy. Is more of my life. A big part of my life.
Its been a while that Ive had the idea of writing a children's book. I just didn't have the courage to do it.
I'm undergoing a big change in my life and I think now its the time. I was watching an inspiring movie last
night, with one of my favorite actress, cant remember her name now, but it took for something very
dramatic to happen for her to get off her lazy couch, take charge of her life and do something she always wanted to do!
I think the same think is happening to me! Not the same life story thought but the part in which we
realize that there are things that we always wanted to do we just never get around to them, leave them for
another day and sadly that day never comes.
Well Ive decided the day is here, now, today! I promise my self to write something everyday. No matter
how tired, upset, out of whack my day seems. I'm going to write something daily. I will hold my self accountable to my word beginning today.
So stay tuned! If you weren't tune, get tune because the best of me its about to begin!


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Friday, May 14, 2010
Social-media overload
A fellow author was asking about social media this morning and I reflected on my constant struggle to be plugged in or just go dig in the garden. Actually, I enjoy both, to different degrees, and they each have their demands. Being a visible Internet pied piper can be exhausting, and if you're good at it, it requires even more time as people's expectations rise. You become the crack pipe your followers are constantly sucking on.
In one of my more crass moods, someone was talking about a recently deceased OD celebrity, and my comeback was "Well, that's what we PAY them for." In a way, that's true--they pay the toll for all the attention, adulation, wild wealth, fame, drugs, sex, tabloid content--and clearly some handle it better than others, such as Betty White at 91. But it's also a case of "They lead the wild life so we don't have to. They flame out to make a beautiful meteor streak across the sky that we can 'ooh' and 'aah' over." Outwardly jealous on the ascension but secretly glad it's not us on descent.
The same way with social media. Some people tweet every single detail of their lives, several times an hour, from the cat making a cute mess on the kitchen counter to the famous person they just saw. It must be exhausting, and I don't know whether it's narcissism or simply the way they feel connected to their fellow human beings. Strangers pass each other on the street, more connected to the device with which they are texting to distant friends about being on the sidewalk. These observations have been made before, and being narcissistic, I wonder how it all fits my life. I have a cell phone, but it's one of those lifeless TracFones that I barely know how to operate, and it's lost half the time. I resent it. It's more for me to be found than for me to find anything. I can't imagine having it as a constant live wire.
I strive for visibility, or at least some acknowledgment by friends and readers, yet I don't want to share the full extent of my life. I want to be a member of the community yet many of my passions are outside the mainstream. I cultivate a simple Taoist spirituality yet my chosen career demands that I seek attention. I want to be relevant without being one of those annoying yip-dog leg-humpers we all know and loathe.
Personally, I don't care if Iron Man 2 sucks or not, yet every newspaper, blog, and web site in America was obliged to do something on it. Same with Twilight. I am not sure whether people talk about it because it's easy common ground or that they are genuinely interested. American Idol horrifies me, but there's a deep passion for it. Here at work, it's the first topic of conversation each morning. To me, the cow manure in my garden, and the fact my corn is coming up, is far more interesting.
I greatly enjoy the one-on-one interaction of email. I've always done better with written communication than speaking or acting, and nothing thrills me more than to discuss ideas with someone, whether it's my book, their book, somebody else's book, or even social-media theory. I am all about ideas, not time-killing entertainment, and I guess that's the heart of my struggle. I know I'm not alone. Plenty of writers just want to write and be left alone.
I have a laptop, and I will probably get a little cool tablet or netbook in a year or so when they are plentiful and cheap. My business includes selling content for all these devices--books, comics, and probably soon to be video and the elusive, murky "transmedia content" that publishers keep hinting at. My job is to keep up, to plug in, to be ahead of the curve. I missed the Kindle boat last year because I wasn't tuned in. Some authors made a ton of money or got other great opportunities by being first to the party. I don't know if that fervent, fertile atmosphere will ever be replicated for e-books, though surely there are other trends in digital content just ahead, such as the explosion of indie comics, and then direct-download indie movies.
For the first time this morning, I realized that a traditionally published author's job is to write books, but an indie author's job is to sell books. Huge difference. And right now there are a million self-published authors out there. Somebody's always working harder than you, typing faster, meeting more readers, proliferating pixels.
Hmm. Tough decision. I'm uploading this post, tweeting, FBing some links. In the meantime, go listen to my interview on Seattle Geekly, which is also on iTunes on all those phone thingies and probably devices I don't know about. I'll be live at Fanaticon in Asheville NC Saturday (May 15) and then on the Funky Werepig Blogtalk radio show Sunday night at 9 pm EST.
By coincidence, searching for a graphic for this blog, I found a poignant post by TV writer and producer Alan Spencer.
Now I'm going out to the garden to reflect on it all.
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- Moses said...
Good shit, man.
We have the Taoist thing in common. I've read the Tao Te Ching probably well over 100 times. I've backed off from its philosophy in many ways, as I think it can be taken to an extreme that makes survival in America much harder, but I bow to its wisdom, all the same.
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I finally bought an Xbox 360 and it is the best.
When I compare the the Xbox 360 graphics to the PS3, its not even a competition. The Xbox 360 graphics are just amazing, and with the 48 shader pipelines for the GPU (Graphic Processing Unit) and can process high detail and sharp textures. While the PS3 has 24 for one type and 6 for another. The place that is the biggest difference is the CPU (Central Processing Unit.) While the Xbox 360 rocks three 3.06 Ghz cores the PS3 has one core but has a cell feature that the core sends information to, to process the code.
Also the online experience of the Xbox 360 just works really good while the PS3 has some work to do.
One thing that the PS3 has is built in wifi and blue ray capabilities. Because of the blue ray the PS3 has less code and video decompression because a blue ray disc can hold 5X more information, but the Xbox 360 does a really good job of reading the code from the disc. I really wish that the Xbox 360 had built in Wifi but I guess Microsoft just forgot this time around. Also I really hate that Xbox Live costs money, because most of the content associated with Live costs money so why charge for the service.
Over all because I have only had the Xbox 360 for a short time I can't really compare yet but from what I can see now it looks better than the PS3. I also have asked some of my friends that have both the Xbox 360 and the PS3, they all said that they play the Xbox 360 more and that the Xbox 360 is more of a game console. While the PS3 is more of a media center because of the blue ray player.
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DETROIT — U.S. automobile prices could rise significantly in the near future because of industry restructuring and rising raw material and regulatory costs, General Motors Corp.'s chief financial officer said Tuesday.
DETROIT — U.S. automobile prices could rise significantly in the near future because of industry restructuring and rising raw material and regulatory costs, General Motors Corp.'s chief financial officer said Tuesday.
Fritz Henderson said the industry has less manufacturing capacity than in the past and therefore less pressure to sell vehicles cheaply just to move inventory.
It also faces higher raw materials costs, rising technology costs and increased costs from fuel economy and other government regulations, he said.
While the U.S. market still is competitive, "you could potentially see a significant change from what we've seen in the last eight or 10 years," Henderson said during a speech to the Automotive Press Association in Detroit.
Henderson said he didn't know when prices might start to rise, but he sees pressures because costs already have gone up and automakers are spending a great deal on new technology. GM also has reduced its sales to low-profit fleet buyers such as rental car companies, he said.
"You're going to see a lot of costs in the car today that's already happened, whether its steel or raw materials or precious metals, and then you combine the technology on top of it, and I think you're going to see pressure," he said. "The question is when does it manifest itself in the market? I don't know," he said.
In December, GM raised its prices an average of 1.5 percent due mainly to higher raw material costs, especially nonferrous metals, steel and oil.
The company also has seen increases in its transaction prices, which are running much closer to sticker prices than in the past. Henderson said higher-income customers are buying vehicles with more features. The average sale price for a 2008 Cadillac CTS sedan, for example, is $37,000, up from $29,000 for the same model last year, he said.
Henderson also said that GM is predicting a slower U.S. economy for 2008, but no recession, because several sectors of the economy are performing well. U.S. exports are growing, and policy makers have taken steps to reduce interest rates and plan an economic stimulus package, he said.
"The real economy is actually much healthier than the financial markets," he said.
The durable goods sector also is performing well, although he sees the housing slowdown as a drag on the economy for at least another year.
"When you stack it all up, we think that there are more risks than there are upsides, for sure," Henderson said. "We just don't see the recession. We see slow growth."


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For many years I shrugged Rite Aid off. Visiting it only on occasion when I had no other choice but to go there. I would drive right past it, for no particular reason. Man oh man, I could kick myself, For years, I have missed out on some of the best deals a savvy shopper, like myself, would ever want. Why? Well because like many of you reading this page, I also decided to embark on the journey of couponing after the recent craze that has hit our society. And well, maybe not like as many of you, couponing has taken over my life and consumed my every thought and total existence. Sad huh? Well, some may say so. My best friend thinks I have lost my mind and my grandmother tells me I need to get a life. That's okay coming from them, because they are family and they make these comments out of love. As for the rest of the onlookers who gawk as I leave Rite Aid with cart loads of merchandise and make funky comments...I laugh. Ha ha ha! Because they are spending their money foolishly in a store that does everything it can to help you save when there. This is why I'm Rock'n with Rite Aid. Rite Aid wants you to save and they dole out those rewards, quick, fast, and in a hurry to keep you coming back for more. And boy do I ever keep going back to get more.
Take a look below and some of my more recent shops and you will see what I am talking about.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
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- AnonymousJune 24, 2011 at 11:03 AM
How do you get so many of a certain item when they have limits? Do you have more than one card? I'm just wondering how you can get so many of one product.ReplyDelete
If you look at the Couponing 101 page, you will see that if you are an "invested Rite Aid shopper" you will have more RA coupons and Up+Rewards. Also, one of the posted shops was the result of rain checks.ReplyDelete
I shrug Rite Aid off too - but I had no clue you could rack up like this!ReplyDelete
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A funny thing happened to me this summer.
I'm not sure when, exactly, it happened, but sometime over the course of the summer I became addicted to the Saturday night movie premiers on the Lifetime network. Part of it was that I was on call for the whole summer, so going to a movie and paying for a ticket when I might have to leave in the middle seemed foolish. Part of it was that I became part of a small but dedicated online community that live-Tweets the movies, and it's kind of fun to have the actors, writers, and sometimes the network itself favorite or respond to your tweets. And part of it is that the Saturday night movies are almost always that strange combination of wonderful and terrible that I've always loved.
It started out small. There were gateway movies, like gateway drugs, movies that I watched because they were based on a book I'd read or had someone I knew in them or something similar. Movies like Flowers in the Attic, or Liz and Dick (a movie so bad that when I watched it with my mom she asked, twenty minutes in, "Is this supposed to be a real movie? Seriously?"), or The Unauthorized Saved by the Bell Story were the gateway to other movies, and eventually to all of the movies. Dozens of movies. Hours of movies. Every Saturday night, more or less, watching a movie, playing video games, and live tweeting.
My brain is rarely as relaxed as it is every Saturday at 10 PM.
This hasn't been fully wasted time, though. I've also discovered that Lifetime movies are educational. As a matter of fact, here are the top five things I've learned:
1) Never date anyone you met online. Never. The husband she met online, the girl he met online, the wife he met online, the online abductor, they all turn out to be terrible. Sometimes, they just kidnap you, or just rob you. Most of the time, though, the person you met online either murders you, murders your friend, or occasionally sells you into international sex slavery. Online dating is always bad.
2) Never date anyone your family doesn't like. This is especially true if your family doesn't like someone you met online, but it is invalidated, of course, if your family realizes that there's a heart of gold beneath that troubled exterior. For the most part, though, people your family doesn't like almost always turn out to be murderers. They might drug you and make a sex video of you while you're wearing a dog collar, or they might tie you up in a sauna and stab you in the side, or they might push your sister to her death, but for the most part your family is always right. For every skateboarding punk who turns out to be an expert cybertracker who helps find your missing stepsister there are always ten more murdering psychopaths out there drugging their boss at the medical clinic while blackmailing them for money and pretending to love you.
3) Speaking of stairs (we did in the last point, I swear), they are America's silent killer. Anyone who falls, or is pushed, down the stairs dies.
4) Teenagers are always 17. There's actually a reason for this: a 17 year old is young enough that they are still under parental control but is old enough to have sex, drink, do drugs, etc. without the viewer squirming uncomfortably. Sure, those kids probably shouldn't be doing that, but they're almost 18, when whatever that is magically becomes slightly more ok.
5) Nothing all that shocking ever happened behind the scenes of a television show. Seriously, you never learn anything really juicy from an "unauthorized" movie.
You shouldn't skip them, though, because it's Saturday night.
And you should be home, watching Lifetime.


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"1775, Boston Harbor. James Sparhawk, Master and Commander in the British Navy, knows trouble when he sees it. The ship he's boarded is carrying ammunition and gold…into a country on the knife's edge of war. Sparhawk's duty is clear: confiscate the cargo, impound the vessel and seize the crew. But when one of the ship's boys turns out to be a lovely girl, with a loaded pistol and dead-shot aim, Sparhawk finds himself held hostage aboard a Rebel privateer.Sarah Ward never set out to break the law. Before Boston became a powder keg, she was poised to escape the stigma of being a notorious pirate's daughter by wedding Micah Wild, one of Salem's most successful merchants. Then a Patriot mob destroyed her fortune and Wild played her false by marrying her best friend and smuggling a chest of Rebel gold aboard her family's ship.Now branded a pirate herself, Sarah will do what she must to secure her family's safety and her own future. Even if that means taking part in the cat and mouse game unfolding in Boston Harbor, the desperate naval fight between British and Rebel forces for the materiel of war—and pitting herself against James Sparhawk, the one man she cannot resist."
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In six short grafs, Cafardo sums up the Stadium Saga perfectly:The bottom line appears to be all that is stopping the Rays. By now, it should be apparent that baseball and Florida do not go well together. There's a reason the two Florida teams have the two worst attendances in baseball.
The Marlins, who are a mess in a lot of ways, will move to a brand new home next April, with all kinds of bells and whistles. But you still wonder whether it will matter to their attendance. Obviously, there will be an initial rush to see the new place, but after that, what?
The Rays simply can't get a stadium built. It's baffling why people in the Tampa/St. Pete area make such a big deal about driving over the bridge to St. Pete. It really isn't that bad, is it?
How much more can Rays owner Stuart Sternberg stretch that payroll? Sure, attendance is low, but the money from revenue-sharing and TV is pretty decent. Could their $45 million budget be
stretched to $55 million to get a big-time hitter, even if (OMG!) it means less of a profit?
Only their accountants know for sure.
The Rays do a lot of things right. They are swiftly becoming a model franchise, causing New York and Boston a little discomfort. The payroll disparity is huge, yet they always seem to be in the mix.
- MLB and Stu Sternberg underestimated Floridians' desires to drive to baseball games;
- The Rays are making decent money from revenue-sharing and TV,
- But we'll never know how much profit they're making because they don't open their books;
- Despite all that, ownership continues to defy the odds and put a winner on the field.


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Ages ago I took it upon myself to make Myspace pages for some of my favourite unsung bands of the Britpop era. Bands that had no internet presence but that I thought important enough to me to merit a little corner of the internet. Holding pages for if the bands ever wanted them I suppose. I wrote this little essay on one of them, for Swimmer - but since Myspace introduced a new profile formats, it vanished. So here it is, preserved and presented to you.
BOXES A play of Swimmer's first single 'Boxes' by Steve Lamacq on Radio 1 some time in mid 1994 alerted me to this band. A bizarre and lumpy song, with high pitched vocals and wobbly plodding bass. I was smitten. It was Lamacq's single of the week that week, so the next night I tuned in and taped it... the recording I made kept me company for the best part of a decade. Pre internet and being stranded in Southampton made it impossible to find out more... and it wasn't until the end of that year that I managed to find their second single, the totally excellent 'She' (pictured) (Editors note: In fact, my pal Barnes sent me a copy, taped over a Propellerheads cassingle - and while we're at it, it's fair to say that '1994' off the Silvery album 'Thunderer & Excelsior' owes quite a bit to 'Boxes'.) 'She' was a totally different type of song to 'Boxes', it appealed to the ex-Suede fan in me, heavy glam guitars and brilliant, brilliant liquid melody. Swimmer became my favorite band on the strength of these two songs. I tracked down the CD in it's little card sleeve and still treasure it.. taking in every detail... the band lineup*, the writing credits, 'Quixotic Records', even the phrase 'Recorded at Toe Rag Studios'.
TIN BOATS It probably would've been several months later that I tracked down their third release 'Sinking My Tin Boats', a noisy clattering exploration of, well, whatever it is about (or is that 'a boat'?) All three songs on the disc filled in the gaps of my understanding of the band.. the beautiful 'Millions of Me' and another slice of stuttering, spitting Swimmer tuneage called 'Breakfast With Omar'. The sleeve had an address on it (their new label ~Sweet Records~ 116 Old Street, London) and I set about making contact with the band, and the correspondence lasted a couple of years... all sorts of flyers and freebies were sent to me ('when they finally got some to send') and adorned my student walls. When I get around to it I'll put some up here.
TROLLEYDASH Now living in Hatfield within striking distance of London, myself and some pals went to see them for the first time at the Kentish Town Bull & Gate. Meeting the band was an exciting experience, all the questions I had built up over the past 2 years coming out all at once. It turned out that those three singles were their entire output, an album was due out ... the bizarre marketing ideas Quixotic Records had, how they got the doggy to bark on 'Millions Of Me', the organ on 'Boxes' was actually a guitar, guitarist Ed wanted to change their name to Trolleydash, and was the same 'Ed' credited on the earlier releases as a Toe Rag studio employee. It turned out the line up tonight was 75% different to the line up on 'Boxes' (with Duncan 'Dav' on other guitar and Home & Away t-shirt, and 'Sinking My Tin Boats cover star Karl 'Benny Hemlock' on drums) and as such there would be no old stuff played... a massive disappointment to me that I never saw any of those songs I loved so much performed live (subsequent requests to listen to old gig recordings rightly were ignored). I had such a great image in my head of them opening with 'She' and coming across like some kind of Ziggy Stardust / Roxy Music group in DMs and turned up demins. They previewed tracks from the forthcoming album, sounding (sonically at least) like the Swimmer tracks I owned. Musically the sound was much more New Wave, somewhere between Elastica and Modern Life era Blur (ok ok... Wire). Next single was dedicated to me and my pal Adam, which I found quite touching. We went away happy (and sicking) awaiting the next time we could come to see the band.
GREY STRIPES Following the gig that Easter (1996) singer Chris (introduced to me as 'Reggie') sent me a tape of a few cuts off the album ('Ponces', 'Another Face' and 'Grey Stripes') backed with the full (and un-Lamacq-ed) 'Boxes' and it's AA side 'Whippings'. A lovely gesture. I ordered the next single, the indescribable (and improbable) 7" 'It's A Dirty Job (Vera's Box)' / 'Don't Slow Davy' from the local Our Price. It seemed Swimmer were now playing The Sweeney influenced 70's detective punk.. all shouty references to keeping yer mouff shat and hitmen. Again, different, but excellent. Once the occasional (and I mean one) Sweet Records mailout arrived signaling that the album 'Petits Pois' was out I ordered it immediately and I finally got my copy of the CD. It would prove to be the first of many, as every time I see a copy I tend to buy it and make sure friends have a copy. Ed liked the fact it soundtracked my summer, being the exact length of my walk home from my summer job, each song being connected to each street. Beyond the tracks from the tape and 7", stand outs were the bonkers 'Elvis Hour', 'I Can't Start' and 'Works Party'. Well respected session trumpeter Terry Edwards played on a couple of tracks as he had done on my favorite ever album, 'Tindersticks Second Album'. Over the next months of winter '96 - '97 I saw them several times, armed with a knowledge of the ..new.. songs ... besuited at The Red Eye (don't look for it, it's not there anymore), Copenhagen Street, N1 (playing twice also as backing band for support act and 'Petits Pois' cover artist Sexton Ming), colossally drunk (me, not them) at The Horn Reborn in St. Albans with label mates Buxom (with Ed on drums) stand out. A London bound pal picked up a free tape they gave away at a gig I couldn't make (Upstairs At The Garage). Housed in a Fab lolly style box ..'Live At the Greasy Hood'.. contained rehearsal recordings of 3 new tracks: 'Thamesmen', 'B - Line' and 'Transport Overseas', showing the band perfecting their angular sound. I can't remember how long it was after that, but it went a bit quiet.
MUM'S SHORT DAY On a trip into London, I found a compilation CD containing songs by bands who had played at some venue or another (can't remember what it was called) that featured Swimmer's 'Short Day' renamed 'Mum's Short Day' (I think) .. short of cash, I decided to pick it up next time. Alas, that one got away. A chance meeting with the band in Wetherspoons on Old Street revealed some bad news. They had called it a day. I don't think I was too bothered as I remember looking forward to the new project they talked about starting. I'm sure 'The New Cum Shots' was a joke name but it sounded like fun. Not for the first time I asked to help out, and not for the first time nothing came of it :o)
UNCLE BENSON Again, maybe a year later, I accidentally found myself on a number 73 bus with Duncan. He talked excitedly of him and Chris being on the radio again. Now called Ten Benson and playing understated experimental defiantly Post - Brit Pop country. I was very pleased for them and once again went about tracking down their first single 'City Hoppers' I manged to finally find it AND second single 'The Claw' at the same time, all four songs not hinting at the metal band they would become within a couple of years. I was lucky enough to see their first gig at the Camden Falcon that summer (1998) when they took to the stage dressed as bow tie wearing US garage attendants. Chris and Duncan joined by last Swimmer drummer Napoleon and keyboard player Johnny who I remembered chatting to at previous Swimmer gigs. Donning pornstar 'taches and cowboy hats, my pal and I even got referenced in the subsequent NME review. Coincidently around this time I found a various artist CD from 1994 that contained 'Boxes'.. quite a bizzare turn up, but of course it was lovely to have the song finally on a digital format. Literally a couple of days later in the same shop (MVE on Berwick Street) I found a still sealed 10" vinyl copy of 'Whippings' / 'Boxes'. I remember standing holding it for eversuch a long time in disbelief I finally had a copy. Over the course of singles and EPs and albums I was interested to observe Ten Benson occasionally digging up old Swimmer songs and giving them a make over... 'Hell This Hour' was formally the punky 'Elvis Hour', 'It's A Dirty Job' was a straight copy, 'Bardot Style' and 'Transport Overseas' were new versions of unissued Swimmer tracks I remembered from my collection of setlists. The story beautifully came full circle when after two singles, Ten Benson were signed to Steve Lamacq's Deceptive label.
POSTSCRIPT Ex members went off to a variety of things: Ed and Napoleon and Duncan were in Sonic Torpedoes who did a couple of acclaimed singles, Karl joined Fraff and went back and forth to Ten Benson. Chris stuck to Ten Benson and gained all the plaudits he should've done with Swimmer, massive support tours, lots of radio plays, press cuttings and a big audience. He has recently revived Ten Benson with Karl on drums.
James was interviewed at his tailors 'Champagne' over a Strongbow and Silk Cut by Bobby Chinzno for Sweet Records, 116 Old Street, October 2006. With thanks to Barnes for the scans.
*A note: Through the years the ranks have included: Chris 'Reggie' Teckham: bass and vocal, Roger Hellier: guitar, Duncan Campbell: guitar and organ, Huw Dainow: drums, Ed 'Gib Gibbons' Deegan: guitar and vocal, Dav Davenport: guitar, Benny Hemlock: drums, and Napalm: drums


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Happy Birthday, Catie!!
{the candles kept blowing out. apparently that was funny!}
Catie turns 9 today!! The last year before double digits! How is it that my first born is already this old? We had a bunch of friends over for brunch yesterday. Catie decorated the cake and cupcakes herself. We kept it nice and simple.
Happy Birthday to my sweet and thoughtful Catherine Joni!
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playing pretend at Grandma's
The girls love to play pretend. Apparently at Grandma's they had quite the town going. Grandpa and Nathan must have been council workers in charge of the grounds. haha. Emma was the grocer, Catie the hairdresser and Beka was the banker. Grandma was the photographer. =)
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I don't have a picture of when I first put Naomi on the rug today but she was closer to the couch and her feet would have been at 9 o'clock if you think of them as 12 o'clock in the first picture and 3 o'clock in the second picture. She just lays there so nicely and quietly and looks around everywhere. This was the day that Nate, Naomi and I stayed home while Josh went to work with the Challacombe's and took the girls with him. Nathan is holding Naomi's hand and helping her go "pat, pat, pat" like they say to do in the Little Einsteins video they are watching. =)
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The girls came to me all dressed up asking if they looked like workers. Emma said maybe she should wear one of Josh's fluoro work shirts. I suggested Catie's green t-shirt but she ended up changing to Beka's bright orange t-shirt. =)
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This girl will be 9 in a week. 9!! that's crazy!! She is growing up so fast. These are two papers she's written for me in the last week. In the one she is organizing her birthday brunch. And the other was from when we were at Bible study and Chantelle was babysitting them.
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Monday, January 08, 2007
Live Boldly With Exclamation Points!!!!!!
Some people just go through the motions of life. They wake up, shower, get dressed, go to work, drive home, eat dinner, watch television and fall asleep. The next day they do it all again. On the weekends it is not much better. They just exist. For these people life is like standard ten or twelve point Times New Roman or Arial fonts. Nothing special. Regular. Routine.
If you feel your life is unspectacular, find ways to spice it up. Do not be satisfied with a dull existence. Do not push your emotions aside to get through another day. Even a negative emotion is better than living numb.
I spent a lot of time crushing my feelings and ignoring them until one day I forgot how to "feel". I was not unhappy, but I certainly was not happy. I just was. And it is not fun to just "be" with no particular purpose or passion.
To rediscover yourself takes effort. It requires personal time to reflect on what matters most to you. You will need to pay attention to your feelings, or lack of feelings about everything that happens around you. Find joy in each feeling, positive or negative, as having emotional reactions is what makes us human. Awakening a desire to achieve is not easy, but it is a much more fulfilling way to live your life.
Think of your life as a typed document. Use different sized fonts. Add color. Do not be afraid of bold type or italics. Liberally use exclamation points to highlight what excites you!!! Do not be scared of what other people think about you. Being unique is your goal. Being comfortable with your uniqueness is what will make you soar.
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"Do not be scared of what other people think about you..." Now you know why dancing on the table just felt right to me!
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Early in college, I wrote a paper deftly exploring various aspects of Voltaire's philosophical writings. Computer spell-checking then existed in that transitional state between uselessness and annoyance, and thus my mention that Voltaire was a deist was promptly corrected to indicate his true status as a dentist. Thankfully, I was attending Washington State University and not a more academically-rigorous program. That aside, it's fair to say that Voltaire a) was French; and b) is deceased. If noting these two facts about someone doesn't put a smile on your face, perhaps you should peruse the new book Vile France: Fear, Duplicity, Cowardice and Cheese.
I hear you, though: "When it comes to our nation's founding fathers, save your pithy quotes, Voltaire Boy! Good isn't good enough . . . we want better!" Today's Wall Street Journal (subscription required) highlights the work of several Princeton academics who are compiling and annotating the complete papers of Thomas Jefferson. Certainly, this is a project worth doing well, but perhaps not too well; it seems the project has become bogged-down in detail:
No-stone-unturned research and marathon editors' notes have added to the delay. In a four-line note on Feb. 24, 1800, for example, Jefferson asked one John Barnes to pay $14 to Jefferson's "washer-woman." But in the latest volume, No. 31, that prompted 81 lines of editors' notes identifying Barnes and the washer-woman; a mention of the comptroller of the currency and his role in Jefferson's financial affairs; a discourse on some of Jefferson's other financial transactions that month, and the sad admission that 10 more letters between Jefferson and Barnes, including their dates and where they were mailed, are lost.
Demonstrating once again that you can't spell "analysis" without "anal", completion of the project is anticipated to take 83 years, coincidentally enough the length of Jefferson's life. That aside, it's fair to say that Jefferson a) was once an ambassador to France; and b) is deceased.


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December 8, 2011
Moose Jaw – Another Community-Based Organization could shut down due to funding cuts. Five Hills Health Region (FHHR) recently announced that it plans to cut all funding to Angus Campbell Centre, forcing it to close on March 31, 2012, after it has provided over 35 years of front line support to all clients who suffer from addictions in Moose Jaw.
FHHR refers approximately 20% of the clients Angus Campbell sees while providing funding that is less 1% of the Regions annual expenses.
"So far this year we had an addition of 805 non-Health Region referred clients who stayed an average of 11 days in our facility. This year, we've had to turn away 504 people in need between the months of April and September," said Barb Gailey, Addictions Councillor and SEIU-West member. "Clearly there is a need to expand our services in this community, not close us down."
"This is another example of the original need for sustainable, reliable and indexed funding for the Community-Based Sector," said Barbara Cape, President of SEIU-West. "The clients accessing the services at Angus Campbell have had good outcomes because of the quality skills of the staff. This facility should remain open and functioning."
Currently, there are 24 beds in use at the Centre. There is space for another 8 now and capacity to add an additional 20 with some facility updates. Instead, FHHR plans on moving the services of Thundercreek Rehabilitation Centre into the facilities previously owned by Ina Grafton Gage Home. This facility is much older and would require roughly $1.3 million to renovate, in addition to cost of acquiring the space itself.
"We respect the work that is done by Thundercreek and we know that their work is valuable to the community. The fact remains that their mandate is quite different from Angus Campbell and therefore they have different staffing requirements," said Debbie Morrison, Addictions Counsellor. "We, at Angus Campbell, have to be certified counsellors in order to continue to receive funding from Five Hills. We are wondering how does Thundercreek qualify to provide services to the clients that we currently serve?"
Angus Campbell is sending an invoice to the Minister of Health for the $1,051,885.45 in expenses, as payment for the clients who come from other Health Regions in Saskatchewan. If they are successful with this appeal, Angus Campbell would keep its doors open.
"For the sake of our clients, I hope the Ministry of Health steps in and provides the funding. The people accessing the services of Angus Campbell need their government to help them get the help they need to be a part of these boom times in Saskatchewan," said Morrison.
SEIU-West represents over 13,000 working people in the province of Saskatchewan including over 1000 Community-Based Organization professionals. Our members are your family, friends, and neighbours and are an important part of the services in your communities.


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Valletta FC have been crowned champions of Malta for the 20th time after wrapping up the title with three games to spare thanks to a 1-0 home win against Marsaxlokk FC.
Needing only a point to make sure of their first championship in three years, the Whites took all three courtesy of Roderick Briffa's 52nd-minute goal. As well as signalling the start of celebrations in the capital, the result also extended Valletta's unbeaten run in the Premier League to 30 matches since a 1-0 defeat by outgoing champions Birkirkara FC on 28 March 2010.
"It's great to make sure of the title with three matches to spare and knowing that you are home and dry," Briffa told UEFA.com following his third goal in two games. "This 20th title for the club means a lot to me. During the course of this season we showed unity all the way."
Jesmond Zerafa, whose unbeaten team are 12 points clear of Floriana FC, added: "I dedicate this title to the Valletta FC family, squad, committee, our special supporters, and my technical staff. This is a lovely day to remember for such a big club like Valletta FC."
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Rat: 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996
A very busy year for the rat, both socially and professionally. There will be lots of activities involving unexpected opportunities. Challenges will serve to form a solid foundation for the greater good. Do not take your loved ones for granted. Say cheese!
Ox: 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997
Your reliability, industry and common sense will work wonders for you this year. Complications will not prosper and your path will be clear of obstacles and opposition. Your knowledge will expand and leading you to your true place. Expect someone special to enter your life. You have the patience of the ox and this year, it will pay off.
Tiger: 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998
This year will bring you good fortune. You will have to toe the line for a while, but it will help accomplish goals easily. Expect influential people to assist you. Unattached tigers will find partners this year. Tiger, tiger, burning bright...
Rabbit: 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999
A smooth year for the rabbit. You will straighten out past problems, gain the recognition you relish and experience more gains. Be prepared to make decisions quickly. Time is of the essence. Hop happily, rabbit.
Dragon: 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000
It is time for the dragon to listen, consult and investigate. Lay down a firm foundation of your heart's desires. Definitely not a good period for confrontation and argumentation. Use your dragon magic to multiply your goods exceedingly.
Snake: 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001
Opportunities are knocking at your door. Now is an excellent time to use your charm and launch new ideas. Don't forget to make room for the opinions of loved ones. Skeptical snake, the year of the Dog will bring many significant and dramatic changes in your life.
Horse: 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002
A financially good year for the horse. It's also a good time for recuperation and recovery. Rather than going it alone, strive for team work. Sharing the credit brings harmony and goodwill. Romance is in the air. Stop horsing around; go for it!
Sheep (Goat): 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003
It's okay to be optimistic but the sheep should take care and stay on the conservative side. Most of the year will be satisfying and rewarding. Yes, there will be challenges, but you will easily find ways to handle them. Just don't take it out on those closest to you. Relax, meditate. The Dog year could shepherd you to your true place in the sun.
Monkey: 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004
A period for research and discovery and really knowing what's going on around you. It's time to do your homework and lay the groundwork for an expanded and more evolved you. This is the year when you could get serious with a relationship (someone new or someone you already know). No more monkey business, please!
Rooster: 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005
Be prepared for a lot of entertaining and travel. The rooster continues to prosper and recover lost ground. Your plans are easily realized. Your personal life could be clouded by some secret unhappiness or brooding. This must be addressed and not swept under the rug, so to speak. It's time to pay attention to those who have been around a long time. Let all your crowing be the start of a new dawn!
Dog: 1910, 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006
Now is the time to achieve what you have long wanted to do. This is your year! Decisions will have to be made and they have to be made quickly. Don't procrastinate. If you stay too long on the diving board, you may just change your mind and not take the plunge. Take a deep breath and dive. A good year for a dog to fall in love, make a serious commitment, or simply change partners. Doggone it!
Pig: 1911, 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995
This is the time for the pig to lay a strong foundation by gathering knowledge and practicing perseverance. Up to now, your impatience has gotten you nowhere with your loved ones and associates. Not to mention with yourself. Don't be a pigheaded bore. Go out and enjoy yourself!
Kung Hei Fat Choy - Happy Chinese New Year!!!


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Obviously, since he was the greatest general ever and super-fabulously wonderful (in my humble opinion), the treatise mentions Gaius Marius.
De Re Militari III, 10 [note that Africanus is Scipio Aemelianus Africanus]:
In former ages the art of war, often neglected and forgotten, was as often recovered from books and reestablished by the authority and attention of our generals. Our armies in Spain, when Scipio Africanus took the command, were in bad order and had often been beaten under preceding generals. He soon reformed them by severe discipline and obliged them to undergo the greatest fatigue in the different military works, reproaching them that since they would not wet their hands with the blood of their enemies, they should soil them with the mud of the trenches. In short, with these very troops he afterwards took the city of Numantia and burned it to the ground with such destruction of its inhabitants that not one escaped. In Africa an army, which under the command of Albinus had been forced to pass under the yoke, was by Metellus brought into such order and discipline, by forming it on the ancient model, that they afterwards vanquished those very enemies who had subjected them to that ignominious treatment. The Cimbri defeated the legions of Caepio, Manilus and Silanus in Gaul, but Marius collected their shattered remnants and disciplined them so effectually that he destroyed an innumerable multitude of the Cimbri, Teutones and Ambrones in one general engagement. Nevertheless it is easier to form young soldiers and inspire them with proper notions of honor than to reanimate troops who have been once disheartened.
Many of the tactics that made Marius a great general were learnt from Scipio Aemilianus, and these reforms were still appreciated into the Byzantine period.
BMCR has a review of a new book on the treatise:
Michael B. Charles, Vegetius in Context: Establishing the Date of the Epitoma Rei Militaris. Stuttgart, 2007.


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BeautifulPeople is a dating website with ruthless member screening. If you apply and you're not their definition of 'beautiful' you are denied and your account is deleted. BeautifulPeople has made the news before for kicking out 5,000 members that had 'let themselves go' and once again, it's back in the spotlight.
Apparently, a computer virus on their system allowed 30,000 new members to bypass the screening process and gain full access to the website. When the was figured out, all 30,000 members had their monthly subscription payment returned and were locked out from the website, costing the website over £62,000.
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