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How to choose the right Digital Camera?

tootoo3 — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:43:35 +0200

There are so many digital cameras currently on the market with more being introduced weekly. Which one is the right for you? How does one make the decision of which digital camera to choose?

1. Look for a brand name when starting your search. Canon currently has about 80% of the market, and Nikon has about 10%; all other brands comprise the other 10%. Name brand cameras have been around for a while, have market share and access to technology. The major companies also have more money to research and improve their various models over time.

2. Buy the camera with the highest resolution you can afford.

3. Buy a camera with large capacity Micro Card you can afford. Large capacity Micro Card means the camera can store more pictures, so you won't need to download or erase them as often.

4. Compare additional features you might want: interchangeable lenses, steady-shot, burst mode, auto exposure, variable shutter speeds, manual focus and self-timer.

5. Look for additional features you might need, such as USB (to connect the camera to the appropriate port on your computer), an AC adapter or video-out connections for outputting to a television.

Why gold prices up to so high?

tootoo3 — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:43:15 +0200

From:<a href="http://www.fashion-accouterment.com/buy-gold/"> http://www.fashion-accouterment.com/buy-gold/</a> Lately, the price of the precious metal has soared in recent years. Gold has been golden.

In trading Tuesday at the New York Mercantile Exchange, the contract for an ounce of gold to be delivered in August 2008 settled at a whopping $923.3. Consultant says may hit $1000 an ounce next month.

Why is gold so hot? It's partly that gold is simply being swept along in the global commodity boom. The prices of metals—copper, steel, and gold—have all risen sharply, along with prices of sugar, soybeans, oil, and natural gas. The rising industrial and consumer bases in China and India. Production of most of these commodities is increasing—just not rapidly enough to keep up with demand, or with perceived future demand. At root, prices are rising because people are consuming more of the stuff. There's no way out but up for gold now. Either the global boom continues and rising demand carries gold higher, or the boom goes bust and the consequent inflation does the job for gold.

3G Mini-laptop era is coming?

tootoo3 — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:42:52 +0200

From:<a href="http://www.1topsupplier.com/buy-laptop /">http://www.1topsupplier.com/buy- laptop /</a> In Europe, Vodafone has added HP’s Compaq nc6400 notebook to the list of laptops it offers with integrated HSDPA - 3G Broadband, as Vodafone calls it. Acer is in talks with several 3G (third-generation) network operators to supply Aspire one netbooks with built-in 3G. The company is discussing supplying its mini-laptops to Chunghwa Telecom and Taiwan Mobile in Taiwan, as well as T-Mobile International, Vodafone Group and Orange in Europe. Other mini-laptop makers are also in talks with mobile phone service providers, including Asustek Computer with its Eee PC. Of the many Taiwanese companies developing minilaptops for global markets, only Elitegroup Computer Systems Co. (ECS) was prescient enough to build 3G capabilities right into its offering, the G10IL netbook. Intel also planed to add 3G to its Centrino notebook platform, but in February this year, Intel announced it was abandoning the project.Company spokeswoman said: "After doing more analysis, we decided it wasn't a good enough ROI to bring that product to the notebook market now."However, Brown didn't rule integrated 3G out of Intel's notebook future.

How to Buy a PDA Online

tootoo3 — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:42:39 +0200

The Internet is a good place to look at the different brands, and not have to go from store to store looking at different products. The PDA has come a long way in the past few years. Almost every electronics company has some PDA model or another. Your choices of brands and features are endless. One good place to do your research and to purchase a PDA is online. Follow these steps to buy a PDA online. Here is some information that will help. Research different PDA brands online. Go to the major manufacturer's Web sites and look at what they have to offer. The Web sites will be able to give you a good understanding of what features are available and a cost estimate. You may also look at consumer magazines to find out which PDA is best for you. Use search engines and other trusted sites to shop around and look for the best price. Using the Web, you will be able to find some good deals. Decide what kind of PDA you are looking to buy. Narrow your search to a few different brands and models. This will help speed things along as you research through different sources. Figure out what features you are going to need. Decide what you are going to need in the PDA and that will be a good jumping off point for your shopping.

How to Buy a Pearl Necklace

tootoo3 — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:42:20 +0200

Pearl necklace is one of the best gifts for any women. The price of pearl necklace depends on there color, size and which types of pearls you wants to add in your necklace means quality of pearls. The size of the pearl will affect the price. Bigger is better and they are also more expensive. Pearls are found in various colors so you should buy only that necklace which suits your body. Here are some tips for you to choose a pearl necklace. Think about the type of pearl necklace that you want to purchase. There are various types of pearls on the market that vary from imitation pearls to lustrous pearls. Decide whether you want natural, cultured or imitation pearls. Keep in mind that imitation pearls are costume jewelry and are of very little value; natural pearls are almost impossible to find in stores and often aren't as high in quality as cultured pearls. Decide which shape and coloring of the pearls you prefer .Examine pearl color, which can be white, yellow, black, gray or various other colors. Ask whether the color is natural or dyed; the latter is less expensive. More exotic natural colors are more expensive. Browse online on different websites that sell pearl necklaces. It is critical to read the fine print. Sometimes online stores sell imitation pearls when you are looking for cultured pearls. Measure your neckline to confirm that you are purchasing the pearl necklace that fits around your neck. If you are buying the necklace as a gift, manage to find out the measurement of the gift recipient's neckline. Turn the pearl in your hands to examine it from all angles. Color, shape, smoothness and luster all may vary within a single pearl. Roll a strand of pearls on a flat surface to test them for roundness’ round pearls roll more smoothly and evenly.

How to Buy an Engagement Ring

tootoo3 — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:42:04 +0200

An engagement ring is a symbol of your commitment to a lifelong relationship. You not only have to be certain you pick the right ring, but you often have to negotiate with a salesperson and hope that you get the best deal. Choosing the right engagement ring is a matter of knowing your fiancée and finding what she likes. Here are some tips on how to buy an engagement ring. Determine the type of ring you want to buy. Has your girlfriend dropped any hints about the shape of stone or type of metal she’d like? If not, think about here style (clothes, furniture, etc.) and pick something that matches. Find a good jewelry store. See what their payment and return policies are, and then check with the Better Business Bureau to see if the store has had any complaints. Pick a price range. The tradition is to spend two months salary on the ring. But that's just tradition. It's more important to get a ring that she'll like, even if it's a little bit more or less. Discover her ring size. You can ask her nonchalantly in conversation if you think you can get away with it. Otherwise, ask one of her friends or mother to see if they know. You also can take one of her rings that you know fits her finger and trace it. You might even want to find an opportunity to have her try on a ring at a street fair or something to get an idea. Decide on a stone. This is the tough part. There's a lot to know, you'll need to do a bit of research beforehand but here's a brief rundown. Diamonds are your safest bet. Don't choose anything else unless you are sure she doesn't want a diamond. Understand the 4 C's. That's clarity, color, cut, and carat. The jeweler is a valuable tool in understanding the stone you choose. Choose a band and setting. This is less important than the stone. Basically, choose what your fiancée prefers. She probably already has a ring style, so remember what her friends and family said. 、

during its fiscal fourth-quarter due tod...

tootoo3 — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 06:11:43 +0200

Bedroom FurnitureLa-Z-Boy (nyse: LZB - news - people ) lost $4.4 million, or 9 cents per share, during the quarterended April 26, compared with a profit of $7.7 million, or 15 centsper share, for the comparable period a year earlier, the companysaid late Monday. Total sales fell 10 percent, to $368 million for the quarter, from$408.1 million in the year-ago period. Analysts polled by Thomson Financial, on average, forecast earningsof 2 cents per share for the quarter on sales of $375.9 million. La-Z-Boy said sales of casegoods, or wooden furniture, fell 24percent to $48.8 million, as fewer consumers are purchasing largersets of furniture for the dining room and bedroom, La-Z-Boy said ina statement. Retail sales fell 10 percent to $48.9 million and posted anoperating loss for the quarter. A majority of the decline in retailsales was tied to the company exiting the Pittsburgh market, whereit was operating during the year-ago period. Upholstery sales also declined, falling 9 percent to $277.5million, but the segment's operating margin improved as La-Z-Boyconverted its production process at its facilities. For the full fiscal year, La-Z-Boy lost $13.5 million, or 26 centsper share, compared with earnings of $4.1 million, or 8 cents pershare, during the previous year.

Stop "Halfway to your Holiday" at the Je...

tootoo3 — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 06:11:13 +0200

Hotel FurnitureStop "Halfway to your Holiday" at the Jefferson Hotel Mobil Five Star and AAA Five Diamond Richmond, VA, hotel provideseasy place to stay at an affordable price. Since the advent of the automobile, Richmond has proved a popularstopover for those traveling up and down the East Coast. Now, weary travelers don't to have to compromise quality whenchoosing an overnight accommodation option. Less than five minutesfrom the north-to-south thoroughfare of I-95, the Mobil Five Starand AAA Five Diamond Jefferson Hotel is offering a specialone-night "Halfway to your Holiday" rate. For only $195 per room, guests can spend the evening being pamperedat one America's most luxurious hotels, and also enjoycomplimentary self-parking. The rate presents significant savingsfor road travelers who have seen vacation budgets dwindle as thecost of gasoline continues to rise. The "Half way to your Holiday"offer is not valid on consecutive days, but does extend throughSeptember 3, allowing vacationers to stop in Richmond on both legsof their journeys. Built in 1895, one of The Jefferson's most famous stories stemsfrom a traveler who was returning north after spending time inFlorida. While originally enamored with a baby alligator hepurchased, upon arriving in Richmond he realized that it didn'tmake such a great pet. So, he left it in the hotel's then-lobbypool, and a tradition began. Other alligators were deposited at thehotel, where they remained until 1948. For more information or to make reservations, visitwww.jeffersonhotel.com or call 800-424-8014. The "Halfway to your Holiday" offer is subject to availability anddoes not include taxes. The Jefferson Hotel, which opened in 1895, is one of only 31 hotelsto carry both the Mobil Five Star and the AAA Five Diamond ratings.It is a member of both Preferred Hotels and Resorts Worldwide andHistoric Hotels of America, and comes replete with rich tapestries,antique replica furniture, embellished faux-marble columns, a70-foot high ceiling with a stained-glass skylight, and amagnificent sweeping staircase hauntingly similar to the one inGone With the Wind. In addition to its lavish 262 guest rooms and18 opulent meeting/banquet rooms, The Jefferson also includes tworestaurants: Lemaire and TJ's. Contact 2008-06-18 15:00:12

No more improve in credit quality seen f...

tootoo3 — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 06:10:51 +0200

Office FurnitureMUMBAI (Thomson Financial) - Standard & Poor's Ratings Servicessaid it does not expect further improvement in credit quality forrated companies in the U.S. office furniture industry until 2010 asit enters a period of weakening demand. The ratings agency said economic factors like corporateprofitability, capital spending, employment rates, and commercialoffice construction, influence this sector's performance addingthat the factors are all showing signs of weakening. S&P also said the demand for office furniture typically lags gainsin white-collar employment and capital spending, and added that thedemand is lThe copying, republication or redistribution of Thomson FinancialNews Content, including by framing or similar means, is expresslyprohibited without the prior written consent of Thomson FinancialNews. Neither the Subscriber nor Thomson Financial News warrants thecompleteness or accuracy of the Service or the suitability of theService as a trading aid and neither accepts any liability forlosses howsoever incurred. The content on this site, includingnews, quotes, data and other information, is provided by ThomsonFinancial News and its third party content providers for yourpersonal information only, and neither Thomson Financial News norits third party content providers shall be liable for any errors,inaccuracies or delays in content, or for any actions taken inreliance thereon.

Red Hook Journal Awaiting a Big Blue Box...

tootoo3 — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 06:10:26 +0200

Bar FurnitureIt was a drowsy neighborhood where one could smell the harbor, aclose-knit community where people signed for one another’smail. Ms. Carson tended a small garden on the sidewalk near herbuilding. Today, the graving dock and many of the cobblestones are pavedover, and from her garden, Ms. Carson sees something else: anenormous blue and yellow Ikea superstore, all 346,000 square feetof it, rising along the waterfront. The old warehouse is now aFairway supermarket, with luxury rentals above. “I’m at the fulcrum here,” Ms. Carson said oneevening, as she tended to the lilies and goldenrod in her garden.“It’s so much at once.” After years of delays and bruising fights with local activists, thenewest branch of Ikea, the Swedish furniture store, will open onWednesday — another signpost, for better or worse, in RedHook’s transformation. Thousands of visitors, most of them incars, are expected to stream into the neighborhood every day. As the store, known for its selection of relatively inexpensivefurniture and the Swedish meatballs for sale in its cafeteria,prepared to open its doors, residents and people who work in theneighborhood expressed varying assessments of what Ikea would meanfor Red Hook. For some, it was an occasion to be celebrated; for others, a fineexcuse to leave town. Some people said they would line up to be among Ikea’s firstshoppers (and win free prizes, like an Ektorp sofa, that the storeis offering). Others said it was a moment to reflect and mourn NewYork’s vanishing industrial landscape. For the residents hired by Ikea, Wednesday is simply the start of anew job. For those who fought long and vigorously against thestore, the day is shaping up to be a funeral. Many people sounded much like Ms. Carson, slightly anxious andunsure about what would happen when the huge blue building finallyrumbled to life. Ikea is the latest sign of change in Red Hook, for decades aworking-class neighborhood that depended on the shipping industryand which declined in the 1950s and ’60s as container portsopened in New Jersey. As it turned from its industrial past, parts of Red Hook became ahaven for artists, and more recently, a lure for developers. Mostof the area’s residents live in the Red Hook Houses, a publichousing development that the neighborhood’s resurgence hasbarely touched. Income levels for the people who live there remainlow, and unemployment levels are high. Ikea has been battling to open its first store in New York City foryears. Its supporters said the store would create jobs and helpother businesses in Red Hook. Ikea also said it would develop thedilapidated shipyards into an esplanade, allowing people to enjoymore of the waterfront. Opponents said traffic to and from thestore would overwhelm the Brooklyn neighborhoods surrounding it andwould mean the destruction of historic shipyards. In the end, a new esplanade did come into being and the ToddShipyards were destroyed. In tiny Red Hook, everyone had a stake in the arguments, includingIan Marvy, one of the founders and the executive director of AddedValue, a community farm on a concrete lot directly across BeardStreet from Ikea. “There’s real apprehension,” hesaid during an interview at his farm on Saturday.“Manhattan’s population doubles in a day, and we allknow the impact. You’re talking about tripling the populationof this neighborhood.” Estimates of the extra traffic vary widely, ranging from a fewthousand visitors on weekdays to more than 14,000 cars a day onweekends. All year long, students work and learn at Mr. Marvy’s farm,crossing the roads that lead to it, thoroughfares that will now bebusy with furniture buyers. But Mr. Marvy also saw an opportunity,and he has spoken to the general manager at Ikea aboutcollaborating, perhaps on a composting system. “We’vegot to make lemonade,” Mr. Marvy said. The store presented other opportunities as well, and the daysbefore its opening were training days for many residents who hadfound jobs at the store.

The new style for turning unusual object...

tootoo3 — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 06:09:41 +0200

furniture glassAs I enter the home of the artist Emily Gordon, I am greeted by ahallway lined with pictures, three deep in places. Sorry about theclutter, she says, these are all waiting to be collected by theirowners. In the sitting room, more of her work lines its barewalls. The decoration here is pretty transient, to be honest. Assoon as these are picked up, something else will replace them andthe room will change again. Less transient are the antiques and bespoke pieces she has lovinglycollected over the 18 years she has lived in the UAE. When wearrived in Abu Dhabi, there were hardly any residential buildings,let alone furniture shops, so we just had to make do. The sleekglass table top behind the sofa, which rests on six huge, smoothmarble cubes, is a perfect example of how this make do solutionhas worked to great effect. I found the marble in a workshop inMusaffah and got some glass cut to cover it. Gordon, originally from Oregon in the US, specialises incontemporary three-dimensional collages, consisting of up to eightor nine layers of paint, resin, paraffin and wax, and floatingwith metal, gold leaf and glass. She has a loyal following, havingbeen commissioned by several palaces and exhibited at galleriessuch as the Majlis in Dubai and Hemisphere Gallery in Abu Dhabi. She clearly has a knack for turning unusual objects into functionalpieces of furniture. By the door, an enormous copper urn, toppedwith bevelled glass and a vase of emerald green bamboo shoots,makes an innovative occasional table. I bought the urn in Oman butI have no idea what its for; I just thought it was unusual. Andby the sofa, a scarlet Tibetan drum painted with an intricatedragon motif has been transformed into a decorative end table. Idragged that back from Thailand years ago, when I was running alittle business exporting furniture. Cleverly, the simple, beige seating, arranged around a coffee tablemade from an old Omani door, serves as the perfect blank canvas forher collection of pieces from Africa and the Middle and Far East. Ispot another beautifully ornate wooden door, propped against thewall, which, she explains, she found in an alley in Abu Dhabi,covered in cement. At the time, when they were putting up all thehigh rises, you could find amazing pieces like this just lying inthe street. I love things that have a bit of history, when I canlook at it and think, What sort of people have walked through thisdoor? How many weddings and funeral processions has it seen? Iask if there are any more secret stashes of furniture to be foundin the city, which I can raid to expunge the glaring Ikea-ness ofmy own home. No, it doesnt happen any more. Its all been pickedover and places like the Cultural Foundation are keeping them now,quite rightly, to preserve the old culture. Despite what Gordon described as clutter, the room has aspacious, airy feel and the careful symbiosis of antique and modernpieces means the ambience never strays into the realms of touristtat. Contemporary cushions in bright pink and a luxurious silkshawl draped over the arm of a chair add bold splashes of colour tothe simple furniture, which, she tells me, is 10 years old. Ithink there are more interesting things than wild furniture. Whenyouve got all this going on, she gestures, you need somewhereeasy to rest the eye. There is an obvious emphasis on texture, from the gnarled wood ofthe coffee table to the rough-cut marble side tables and softvelour cushions. The central space has been kept clutter-free, withobjects placed strategically round the edges of the room, incorners and underneath things. We dig out a polished wooden boxfrom under a window seat. Its an old ships document box, sheexplains. It was found in Oman but originally came from aPortuguese ship. And underneath one of the sofa side tables is abeautiful striped bowl, filled with painted black and white gourds,which her mother brought from Papua New Guinea, although, as shepoints out the bowl was made by the Touareg tribe in Morocco. She shows me one of her recent projects, which involved turning ateak rice pestle into a beautifully smooth, low stool. I found itin Sharjah and just thought, What a dreamy piece of teak; How canI make it functional? She has filled the deep hole inside, theresult of years of rice-grinding, with wax, resin and acrylic. Itcould be an end table or extra seating. I love its historicalcontext: this was a family heirloom and someones prize possession,which was central to their livelihood. Its very compelling. A fierce-looking African mask glowers at us from behind the sofa aswe sift through intricately woven Omani baskets, beaded woodenstools and pumpkin-shaped spice boxes from Thailand. I just hopepeople keep creating these wonderful things. Theres such a hugeamount of interest in them. Theres no point getting too attachedto them though, because at the end of the day, its all justborrowed stuff. Who am I going to leave it to anyway?

Unite State Bath and toilet manufactory...

tootoo3 — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 06:09:12 +0200

toilet seat A St. Louis man is suing Home Depot, claiminghe got stuck to a toilet seat in the men's room at a store in thetown of Florissant, Missouri. The St. Louis "Post-Dispatch" reports Haywood Rosales alleges hesuffered "cuts, bruises, and tearing on his buttocks and thighs"from the seat that was coated with adhesive. The suit, filed last week in St. Louis County Circuit Court, seeksunspecified damages, claiming Home Depot was negligent and shouldhave prevented the incident. Home Depot had been the target of a similar prank in October 2003in Boulder, Colorado that received substantial media attention whena suit was filed in November of 2005. The suit says the company should have been on the lookout forcopycat behavior, quote, "especially since Home Depot sells a widevariety of adhesive products." A Home Depot spokeswoman said thecompany doesn't comment on pending litigation. 2008-06-18 15:10:02

Take an early '50s kitchen with paneling...

tootoo3 — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 06:08:43 +0200

Shower Room CabinetHe had a vision: some mightsay hideous - cabinets and appliances and give it a modern facelift. "I have the ability to look through things," Keith Musinskisays. "I walked in and thought this house had the potential to beso much more. It just needed love." His style is: Funky. He achieves a Roche-Bobois aesthetic on a Target budgetwith careful mixing. "Expensive doesn't have to embarrass cheap,"he says. "You can put a $4,000 sofa next to an IKEA lamp, as longas they work together." He topped the foyer's newel post with acrystal ball from HomeGoods, and in the dining room, astainless-steel mechanic's chest gets the glam treatment - a $40vintage beveled mirror hangs above it, and a collection ofinexpensive glass vases and candleholders sit on top. He wanted thekitchen to reflect his and his partner's style, too, withoutbreaking the bank. What was most important: Fixing the flow. "To get to the living room, you had to walkthrough three-quarters of the house," he says. To solve theproblem, Musinski opened up a wall that separated the kitchen fromthe living room. He also re-centered and widened the passagebetween the dining room and kitchen, enabled by removing the showerfrom a bathroom to turn it into a powder room. On the other side ofthe kitchen, an alcove leading to an exterior door became anefficient butler's pantry. What wasn't essential: Miles of countertops. Musinski laid out the kitchen to avoid theclassic L-shape, opting instead to break up the prep space with thesink and appliances, and adding a modified IKEA kitchen island."The lack of expanses made the granite surface affordable," hesays. "We used all remnants." He splurged on: Quality appliances. The Jenn-Air refrigerator and stove and thetwo-drawer Fisher & Paykel dishwasher ate up nearly half thebudget. "We certainly didn't need a $1,400 dishwasher," he says,"but we don't regret it." He saved on: Everything hovered in the three-figures except the cabinets (whichtotaled $1,380 at IKEA), countertops, and appliances. At abuilding-supply outlet, Musinski paid $125 for a "monster" window(above the kitchen sink) that someone had custom made but thendecided not to use. He paid $249 at EXPO Design Center for aknockoff of a $2,000 faucet, and $100 for five recessed lights thatoriginally cost around $700 each; a client was ripping them out ofher kitchen and planned to throw them away. The $485 eco-friendlyMarmoleum flooring in rust with black stripes "has such a tactilequality to it. It's a little edgy," he says, "not your standardtile or wood floor." He made the cabinet moldings himself, usingscraps from IKEA's "as is" room at a cost of about $125. "The powertools probably cost more than the kitchen," he says. His labor of love: Musinski did most of the work himself, including customizing thecabinets and laying the floor. The only work he hired out was theplastering and electrical work, at a cost of $630. What he enjoys doing most in his new kitchen: Entertaining. "It's a great place to start with drinks and food,"he says. "The layout is more conducive now to entertaining, becausethe kitchen has been reattached to the other social areas of thehouse." How you can do it: "Trust your instincts, but think differently," Musinski says. "Youknow what it is you want. You don't have to accept the standardout-of-the-box kitchen, when a little creativity can make it seemlike so much more."

The Blessing formed by the rhythm sectio...

tootoo3 — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 06:08:05 +0200

Shower Bar"I signed up for an exercise class at the local gym," we overhear awoman telling her pals. "I was told to wear loose- fitting clothes. "So I told them: if I had any loose-fitting clothes, I wouldn'tneed to go to the class." The Blessing, formed by the rhythm section of the originalPortishead, are one of the opening acts this month at the GlasgowInternational Jazz Festival. Their management sent up a publicitypicture (below) of them wearing paper bags over their heads, andfestival staff in Glasgow assumed it was merely the photographertrying to be arty. Then the rider - the list of items that the band need supplied forthem - arrived at the Jazz Festival office and it included: "FourNew York deli-style brown bags." So perhaps they really will taketo the stage with them over their nappers. Or perhaps they're going to a grab-a-granny night in Glasgow afterthe show. Who knows? Parlez Franglais? A SCOT working in France cringed last week when he heard an Englishcolleague, who after three years in France can barely ask for abeer in the local language, being briefed by bosses about how hewas being put in charge of a new project. "So as we say in England," replied the English chap, "you're givingme carte blanche." Rocking the boat A READER swears to us he was in the pub at a small west-coastfishing port when the siren rang for the local lifeboat crew. Immediately a chap further down the bar jumped to his feet andheaded for the door. "I didn't know you were in the lifeboat crew, Lachie," said hisdrinking companion. "I'm not," replied Lachie. "But my girlfriend's husband is." Nightmare of history THE suggestion that the early rounds of Euro 2008 are looking likea lesson in modern studies, what with the Germans rolling overPoland and the French surrendering, leads reader Colin Robertson toponder: "Surely the Yanks won't be allowed to turn up just in timefor the semis, wondering why they weren't invited from the start,and then proceed to take all the glory?" Holy wino A DRUNK weaving out of a bar spots a minister walking past andimmediately announces to him that he is Jesus Christ. The ministertries to calm him down by telling him he is mistaken, but the drunkis adamant. "Here, I can prove it to you," he says, taking the minister by thearm and leading him into the bar he has just left. The barman looks up and says: "Jesus Christ. Not you again." London calling A COMPANY has been getting in touch with businesses on behalf ofthe Scottish Government and Future Skills Scotland to survey themon what skills are lacking in Scotland at present. The company - almost inevitably, say those who enjoy a touch ofirony - is based in London.

The Blessing formed by the rhythm sectio...

tootoo3 — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:04:36 +0200

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