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Quick update on Ollie
From Hus Langford, 4 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
A few people have asked today how he's doing, and the answer is he's just fine. He slept off the anesthetic yesterday (pictured) and today he's quite bright. We had a strong 40 minute walk in the spring sunshine.We'll know more later in the week after his test results. I'm feeling pretty upbeat; at least Ollie's back is no worse, which was worrying me a lot.
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Tagata Jinja Fertility Festival 2010
From Japan Visitor Blog, 4 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
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Thinking of teaching in Tokyo'
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Are you thinking of teaching in Tokyo, and wondering if it'd be the right job for you' Well, here's a quick mini-guide to the requirements for the job. A university degree (any subject) and an ability to speak better English than your students is a requirement. Got those' Then jump on the plane and get a job. Grammar knowledge, teaching experience very optional.You must have good sense of humour. The importance of this is evident on many levels. The best way to execute this is to remind...
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VRC Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanasi
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Veliko Tarnovo is dominated by the citadel but some of the town buildings sport a kind of siding I had never seen.I was much more fascinated by nearby Arbanasi. The Ottoman influence was clear in the home of the Turkish merchant Konstantsaliyata.The simple exterior of Nativity Church of Christ provided no clue as to the frescoes and other treasures inside. And the enthusiasm and knowledge of our guide was unsurpassed.
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The Dutch Taste Police
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We went to a local Greek restaurant (Delphi) last weekend and I noticed a Smaakpolitie sticker on the door. It is the only restaurant in Zoetermeer to have been awarded this sign of a good, clean kitchen. In fact, to be fair there are not too many restaurants that have been awarded this keurmerk in Zuid-Holland at all. The Smaakpolitie is a Dutch television programme hosted by Rotterdammer Rob Geus, which inspects restaurant, cafe and snack bar kitchens (and student houses for entertainment...
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Our New Nest
From Sethy Family Blog, 4 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
After a long haul of apartment hunting, we finally decided on small two-bedroom unit nearby our current one in the same neighbourhood. Received our keys on the 1st March, and now we are extremely busy with the renovations and furniture searching. Mind you, we have only ONE month to do all these as we have to move out from this rented unit at the end of March!
A sneak peak into our new nest :)
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Wet and wild weather
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In the past almost 18 months that we have lived here in Melbourne, there haven’t been many thunderstorms, I think I can count the times I heard thunder on one hand. Melbourne is also a place that suffers from a major drought and we are currently in Stage 3A water restrictions. So when we get a storm like yesterday, it is major news.
Photos taken from theage.com.au website.
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How to Make Yakisoba
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7th March 2010
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Typhoon survivors in Philippines still need help
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Displaced villagers wait in temporary basic shelters for some solution. But for the government of the Philippines, the survivors are not enough of a priority.
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North Korea airs rare video of leader at rally
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