COFFEE
A person who is coughed upon.
COLLEGE
A four year period when parents are permitted access to the telephone.
COMMITTEE
A body that keeps minutes and wastes hours.
COMPROMISE
The art of dividing a cake in such a way that everybody believes he got the biggest piece.
Saturday, 23 May 2009
It's Never Too Late To Start Blogging
I was interested in the BBC news report about a 97-year-old Spanish grandmother who has recently died. Maria Amelia Lopez claimed to be the "worlds oldest Internet blogger". Maria only began blogging from her seaside home in Galicia two years ago, but her postings on international affairs, Spanish politics, and old age quickly turned her into a celebrity, attracting followers all around the world. Towards the end of her life Maria used video rather than text to offer her thoughts.
Maria came to the Internet at the age of 95, when her grandson set up a blog as a birthday present.
A mix of opinions, nostalgia, tinged with a waspish sense of humour, her postings gave a deeply personal insight into the process of getting old. As her fame spread, the blog won rave reviews from as far afield as Alaska, China and Nigeria - and a prestigious international media award. There was even a meeting with the Spanish prime minister.
One of her final postings, in February this year read "When I'm on the Internet, I forget about my illness. The distraction is good for you - being able to communicate with people. It wakes up the brain, and gives you great strength."
Remembered fondly as the 'blogging granny' the Internet has lost one of its great characters.
Maria came to the Internet at the age of 95, when her grandson set up a blog as a birthday present.
A mix of opinions, nostalgia, tinged with a waspish sense of humour, her postings gave a deeply personal insight into the process of getting old. As her fame spread, the blog won rave reviews from as far afield as Alaska, China and Nigeria - and a prestigious international media award. There was even a meeting with the Spanish prime minister.
One of her final postings, in February this year read "When I'm on the Internet, I forget about my illness. The distraction is good for you - being able to communicate with people. It wakes up the brain, and gives you great strength."
Remembered fondly as the 'blogging granny' the Internet has lost one of its great characters.
Wildlife Pictures No.16
Another unbelievable piece of photography from ourWildlife Pictures series.
(Click on image to enlarge)
Today's Smile
THE LAW SAYS YOU MUST GIVE FULL
DISCLOSURE OF ANY PROBLEMS WITH
A HOUSE WHEN YOU SELL IT!
Horseracing
Today we are going to Newmarket for our 'best bet' selection. The horse in question is Timeteam in the Coral.co.uk Sprint Heritage Handicap (3.25) run over 6f. As a 2-y-o Timeteam, trained by Sylvester Kirk, improved steadily, winning at Newbury and Great Leighs in October. In his two races this year he was slowly away at Newbury, first time out, and finished 15th of the 16 runners. He then went to Salisbury at the beginning of this month and finished second beaten a Nk by Instalment. At today's weights he can go one better. Pat Dobbs rides. The best of luck with this selection.
Saturday 23 May 2009
Timeteam
Newmarket 3.25
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