Time to carve the pumpkin, if you haven't already. L and K both have party plans of their own to celebrate the evening. M and I are chauffeuring and co-ordinating.
Mmm is hosting an online Christmas tea party after U.S. Thanksgiving, if anyone's interested in joining. It should be fun.
Here is a great little TIC-TAC-TOE game for you to try. Just click here.
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Saturday, October 31, 2009
Friday, October 30, 2009
The true meaning of life
L's school recently hosted a fundraising group from Kenya, Africa. They are visiting the city until December. It is headed by a man called Mulley, and consists of a group of young people. They started off with their story. Then they gave a concert of remarkable singing and dancing. L said every one of them could really sing and they danced with a rhythm only the Africans have.
Apparently Mulley, about 65 years old now, grew up in the slums. He begged for work and built himself up from nothing. He became a rich man, with a big house and 8 kids of his own. One day, someone stole his car. He apprehended the youth and was struck by a look in his eye. He described it as a revelation. The boy reminded him of himself all those years ago in the slums. He took him into his house, educated him and gave him a job. Over the years, he adopted 20 more kids from the slums. These were the kids that were at the concert. They called Mulley 'father'. He gave them an education and a future. One of the girls said she was going to be a teacher. They are here to raise money to help others in their country. Mulley ended the rousing concert saying that these kids have added another dimension to his life, beyond making his fortune.
Needless to say, I was moved to tears and we will make a point to attend their fundraising show later this year. Apparently they fell short of their goal last year.
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Apparently Mulley, about 65 years old now, grew up in the slums. He begged for work and built himself up from nothing. He became a rich man, with a big house and 8 kids of his own. One day, someone stole his car. He apprehended the youth and was struck by a look in his eye. He described it as a revelation. The boy reminded him of himself all those years ago in the slums. He took him into his house, educated him and gave him a job. Over the years, he adopted 20 more kids from the slums. These were the kids that were at the concert. They called Mulley 'father'. He gave them an education and a future. One of the girls said she was going to be a teacher. They are here to raise money to help others in their country. Mulley ended the rousing concert saying that these kids have added another dimension to his life, beyond making his fortune.
Needless to say, I was moved to tears and we will make a point to attend their fundraising show later this year. Apparently they fell short of their goal last year.
News
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"This Is It" a fascinating look at work in progress
Bad driver? Blame your genes
Hands-on with the Motorola Droid
Amazon hopes to simplify Web shopping — with words
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Burpee continued
Well, yesterday at step class I decided to try that new 'burpee' move. You know, it was...exhilarating and I'm glad I did.
Poor M and L waited 6 hours yesterday afternoon to get their H1N1 shots. The clinics in the area are overrun with the demand as 2 children in the region have died of this flu in the past few weeks. Now K and I have to get it done once the high risk people have had theirs. M isn't high risk, but he decided to get it after waiting 6 hours with L. They were offering the regular flu shots at the same time, but L's doctor advised waiting for a bit.
I was going to buy that new 'Details' magazine that has Adam Lambert on the cover, but had second thoughts as the content is a bit too racy for me, prude that I am. I'll just wait for his album. There is a lot of controversy on that album cover, as he looks very 'androgynous'.
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Poor M and L waited 6 hours yesterday afternoon to get their H1N1 shots. The clinics in the area are overrun with the demand as 2 children in the region have died of this flu in the past few weeks. Now K and I have to get it done once the high risk people have had theirs. M isn't high risk, but he decided to get it after waiting 6 hours with L. They were offering the regular flu shots at the same time, but L's doctor advised waiting for a bit.
I was going to buy that new 'Details' magazine that has Adam Lambert on the cover, but had second thoughts as the content is a bit too racy for me, prude that I am. I'll just wait for his album. There is a lot of controversy on that album cover, as he looks very 'androgynous'.
News
Scientists say curry compound kills cancer cells
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Valor Chocolates
L decided to open this chocolate bar we've had sitting around for awhile. It's Valor chocolate from Spain. This one says '70% cocoa with mint'. It gives just a hint of sweetness and is absolutely delicious. It's 190 calories for one third of the 100g bar.
I was trying to buy some VHS tapes, because M and K still tape their shows on VHS, and they do not seem to be generally available anymore. Oops. We haven't set ourselves up to record on DVDs or hard drives? yet.
Japra has a beautiful, informative post on windmills in the Netherlands. I've never seen inside a real windmill before and she takes you through it.
My sister discovered this 17 year old Australian Idol 2009, he sounds good. Unfortunately his youtube version of 'Mad World' has been removed:
Nathan Brake - We are the Champions - Australian Idol Top 100
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I was trying to buy some VHS tapes, because M and K still tape their shows on VHS, and they do not seem to be generally available anymore. Oops. We haven't set ourselves up to record on DVDs or hard drives? yet.
Japra has a beautiful, informative post on windmills in the Netherlands. I've never seen inside a real windmill before and she takes you through it.
My sister discovered this 17 year old Australian Idol 2009, he sounds good. Unfortunately his youtube version of 'Mad World' has been removed:
Nathan Brake - We are the Champions - Australian Idol Top 100
News
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Tuesday, October 27, 2009
H1N1
Joanna at 'The Fifty Factor' alerted me to the blog of this poor mom whose son suddenly came down with H1N1 and it's scary.
Here are a few interesting videos:
Close call
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Here are a few interesting videos:
Close call
Cirque du Soleil training
News
Children as young as nine to get career counselling in U.K.
This map shows exactly where are the most remote places in the world.
Shrimp's eye points way to better DVDs
Monday, October 26, 2009
Brain Teaser
Japanese Maple Tree, I think
We ate some delicious, fresh local spinach yesterday. It almost tasted sweet. The H1N1 clinics are starting up October 28th for the most at-risk people.
'Paranormal Activity' was the number one movie in the U.S. this weekend. It's a surprise sleeper hit, of the horror genre. It apparently only cost only $15,000 to make and is playing in limited release. I probably won't see it, because I'm too scared.
I received the following in an email:
' Okay you brainiacs, here is a brain teaser for you.
What nine letter word in the English language is still a word when each of the nine letters is
removed one by one?
Take a few minutes to try and come up with a nine letter word that fits the
bill, then watch the attached video.
Okay, so just watch the video, cause you're never going to figure it out!
Guaranteed... you'll be startled!'
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We ate some delicious, fresh local spinach yesterday. It almost tasted sweet. The H1N1 clinics are starting up October 28th for the most at-risk people.
'Paranormal Activity' was the number one movie in the U.S. this weekend. It's a surprise sleeper hit, of the horror genre. It apparently only cost only $15,000 to make and is playing in limited release. I probably won't see it, because I'm too scared.
I received the following in an email:
' Okay you brainiacs, here is a brain teaser for you.
What nine letter word in the English language is still a word when each of the nine letters is
removed one by one?
Take a few minutes to try and come up with a nine letter word that fits the
bill, then watch the attached video.
Okay, so just watch the video, cause you're never going to figure it out!
Guaranteed... you'll be startled!'
News
Paranormal Activity Came, Saw, Conquered
Kindle for Mac is coming
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Good to Know
This is a 'burning bush' hedge. I love the bright red that it turns at this time of year, but it's such a boring green for most of the blooming season.
I received the following in an email, my sister says it's also true in the U.S.
'I just had an experience which I hope you will not have to go through yourselves...
I was driving on the 427 South at Burnamthorpe at broad
daylight at 2 p.m., when I came upon two police cruisers who had pulled over a third vehicle. I slowed down to be cautious, and was surprised when the second cruiser pulled out and pulled me over. Approaching on the passenger side, the officer asked if I knew why I had been pulled over... I honestly expressed that I had no idea.
He informed me that Ontario law now states that when
approaching any emergency vehicle on the roadside with lights flashing, you must enter the left lane. He then proceeded to ticket me, taking three demerits and issuing a fine of , wait for it, . . $490! (Yes, I'm choking as I type that.) I realize I did not change lanes, but I do believe I was cautious.
My message is, be careful. He said that they are cracking down hard on this because of injured officers. I did not realize this was the law. Neither did any of my recently-licensed children. Or evidently not the 47 drivers pulled over.
If you want to read the legislation click on the site
http://ogov.newswire.ca/ontario/GPOE/2003/04/03/c7335.html?lmatch=&lang=_e.html
Hefty fine if you don't change lanes!!!!!!! 3 demerit points on top of cash.
Go to the link above and check it out.'
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I received the following in an email, my sister says it's also true in the U.S.
'I just had an experience which I hope you will not have to go through yourselves...
I was driving on the 427 South at Burnamthorpe at broad
daylight at 2 p.m., when I came upon two police cruisers who had pulled over a third vehicle. I slowed down to be cautious, and was surprised when the second cruiser pulled out and pulled me over. Approaching on the passenger side, the officer asked if I knew why I had been pulled over... I honestly expressed that I had no idea.
He informed me that Ontario law now states that when
approaching any emergency vehicle on the roadside with lights flashing, you must enter the left lane. He then proceeded to ticket me, taking three demerits and issuing a fine of , wait for it, . . $490! (Yes, I'm choking as I type that.) I realize I did not change lanes, but I do believe I was cautious.
My message is, be careful. He said that they are cracking down hard on this because of injured officers. I did not realize this was the law. Neither did any of my recently-licensed children. Or evidently not the 47 drivers pulled over.
If you want to read the legislation click on the site
http://ogov.newswire.ca/
Hefty fine if you don't change lanes!!!!!!! 3 demerit points on top of cash.
Go to the link above and check it out.'
News
Gene therapy experiment restores sight in a few
The original balloon boy
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