I say, no!

Found this today.
Anyone who wishes to discuss the current affairs of the Middle East should probably find Colonel Lawrence's work useful.

This is an interesting article on the subject.
Bill Moyers Essay: What We Can Learn From Lawrence of Arabia | Perspectives | BillMoyers.com

Could some kind admin explain why thread removed? Just to keep my mind off things. Thanks.

The countdown is almost over. My son is getting married this Sunday, Aug. 3. For me, it's actually Saturday, Aug. 2 as we are leaving home to stay in a hotel near the wedding site & there will be a rehearsal & dinner. I'm supposed to be ready for hair & make-up at 9AM. I'm not a morning person. Today & tomorrow I have to get ready with stuff like mani/pedi, packing, etc. I carry a lot of medicines around.

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To the tune of
Gilligan's Island Theme Song - YouTube

Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale
a tale of a fateful trip,
that started from this tropic port,
aboard this tiny ship.
The mate was a mighty sailin' man,
the Skipper brave and sure,
five passengers set sail that day,
for a three hour tour,
a three hour tour.
The weather started getting... [Read More]

A Glasgow Hostel Owner And Guest Got Into An Epic Argument On Facebook

A Facebook classic

As part of my diet / weight loss regime I had been regularly putting in 100 x 25m lengths at the pool each week. However about 8 weeks ago I had to cut this short & not been able to do any swimming since because of severe shoulder pains.

My Diet Nurse arranged for me to see the Practice GP who specialised in Orthopedics, who referred me to get an X-Ray, and I have a follow up appointment to see my GP (not the same one, although same practice).

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There was an interesting item on the Local News this morning about how the Southampton Council are about to clamp down on Street Beggars (many of which aren't even really homeless) with a Poster Campaign with the slogan "Kindness Kills" urging people not to give to beggars, but if they want to give to text a donation the the "Kindness Kills" line, which is to be set up, which will all go towards groups that work towards getting the genuine needy out of the circle.

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This last weekend was great!
Over in Longmont, the Car Clubs had their annual rodfest.
2014 ColoRODans Rod Festival in Longmont
Everything from vintage "Horseless Carriages" to the hot-looking Lowriders made the parade.


And up in Lyons, after being washed out last year by floods, the RockyGrass Bluegrass festival returned.... [Read More]

My first great grand child was named TANNER and one of my golfing cronies newest great grand child is named GIBSON. Is this a new trend in naming children?

My boy Leland is anyway. I did some testing with him
the other day, passed with flying colors:

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A group of local councils in England is formally asking the government for new powers to tax large supermarkets.

BBC News has learned that Derby City Council has called for the right to bring in a levy as a "modest" effort to ensure supermarket spending "re-circulates" in local communities.

I don't agree with the notion.
Because it wouldn't work mainly.
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Broiled Coho Salmon with mushrooms? Acacado Tomato Salad/ Sauvignon Blanc wine



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The Commonwealth of Nations formerly The British Commonwealth, is, as far as I know a unique collection of countries.
Many are colonialised nations and former members of the British Empire.
Some present members applied for membership have no connection to the UK.
There are no ruling members just a loose charter promoting simple democracies.

Is it just an archaic anachronism ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oC4r8zZnB0

845. Another way to weaken the Euro (7/21/2014)

The energy supply of Europe is heavily dependent on Russia. About one third to 40% of its natural gas and oil are imported from Russia. One important gas pipe is inside Ukraine. If there is a turmoil in Ukraine, the gas supply to Europe will be affected. The economy of Europe would be weakened, so be the Euro. That’s why we saw an upheaval in Ukraine.

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My disgust knows no bounds.

Geneva (AFP) - "Jihadists in Iraq have ordered that all women between the ages of 11 and 46 must undergo female genital mutilation, which could affect up to four million women and girls in the war-ravaged country, a UN official said Thursday."

To read more, if your digestive tract can stand it, go to:
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. . . . . . . . . . . . before, it's weird!


VIDEO: After We Got 6 Inches Of Rain This Strange Phenomenon Happened With Our Lawns | American Overlook

What a dignified and respectful ceremony for the victims of MH17.