Hairy Visitor

It´s a rather pleasant start to the day with the clouds beginning to lift from the mountains and their definition looking good. It is not too warm but it is pleasant and a very nice day in prospect. This follows a rather horrendous evening when a trainee tarantula decided to invade our sleeping space. The rather hairy and menacing looking spider decided to park itself on the ceiling and my missus refused to go0 to sleep until I got rid of it. Armed with a glass tumbler and a sheet of paper I climbed precariously onto the sideboard where I perched myself trying to trap our visitor ratrher than kill it.m Egged on by she who must be obeyed I eventually encouraged the hairy monster to step into my glass tumbler. I could then put the `paper on top of the tumbler and despatch our visitor to the garden. We could then settle to a more restful evening.

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The thing always happens that you really believe in; and the belief in a thing makes it happen. - Frank Lloyd Wright, 1869-1959

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Word of the Day

molesto moh-leh'-sto (adjective)

(ser) annoying, irritating; unpleasant; awkward, embarrassing; (estar) upset; annoyed, cross

EXAMPLES

¿No estas molesto por lo que he dicho? - You're not upset by what I said, are you?

Me encuentro algo molesto después de esa película extraña. - I feel uncomfortable after that weird movie.
For more information and examples, visit the SpanishDict.com entry for molesto.

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* Evangelist Rick Warren's Prayer Answered *

Evangelical pastor Rick Warren's plea for donations to fill a $900,000 deficit at his Southern California megachurch brought in $2.4 million, Warren announced to cheers during a sermon at the church on Saturday.

Warren said the amount raised after the appeal was posted online Wednesday included only money parishioners brought in person to Saddleback Church by New Year's Eve. More was arriving by hand and by mail, he said.

Go here for the complete news story.

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The following is the philosophy of Charles Schulz, the creator of the 'Peanuts' comic strip.

You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just ponder on them.
Just read the e-mail straight through, and you'll get the point.

1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America pageant.
4 Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.
6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series wi nners.

How did you do?

The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday.
These are no second-rate achievers.
They are the best in their fields.
But the applause dies..
Awards tarnish..
Achievements are forgotten.
Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.

Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:

1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.

Easier?

The lesson:
The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the

most credentials, the most money...or the most awards.
They simply are the ones who care the most

Pass this on to those people who have either made a difference in your life,

or whom you keep close in your heart, like I did.
'Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It’s already tomorrow in Australia!'

''Be Yourself. Everyone Else Is Taken!"

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January 19th: On this Day

1959, The Platters 'Smoke Gets In Your Eyes'

1963, The Beatles made their first national TV appearance in the UK on 'Thank Your Lucky Stars' performing 'Please Please Me'.

1967, The Monkees were at No.1 on the UK singles with 'I'm A Believer', the group's only UK No.1.

1971, The Beatles White Album was played in the courtroom at the Sharon Tate murder trial to find out if any songs could have influenced Charles Manson and his followers to commit murder.

1980, 'Brass In Pocket' gave The Pretenders their first UK No.1 single.

1985, Alison Moyet went to No.1 on the UK album chart with her debut solo album Alf.

1990, Tragically, singer Mel Appleby died of Pneumonia aged 23 following treatment for spinal cancer. Had been one half of the duo Mel and Kim with the 1997 UK No.1 ‘Respectable’.

1991, Enigma went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Sadness Part One'.

1993, Fleetwood Mac re-formed to perform at Bill Clinton's inauguration. The band's "Don't Stop" was used as the theme for his campaign.

1997, Madonna won the Best Actress award for her role in Evita at the Golden Globe Awards.
1998, American Rockabilly singer, songwriter Carl Perkins died aged 65 from throat cancer. He wrote the classic rock & roll song 'Blue Suede Shoes', the first record by a Sun label to sell a million copies.

2001, It was reported that Paul McCartney was in the money and about to become the world’s first pop star billionaire.
2006, American soul singer, Wilson Pickett died in hospital near his Ashburn, Virginia home of a heart attack aged 64. Pickett recorded the soul classics ‘Mustang Sally’, ‘Everybody Needs Somebody to Love’ and ‘In The Midnight Hour’ plus 15 other US Top 40 singles.
2007, Canadian singer songwriter and former Mamas and the Papas singer Denny Doherty died at the age of 66.
2008, singer songwriter John Stewart, who wrote the Monkees hit Daydream Believer died aged 68 after he suffered a massive stroke or brain aneurysm in San Diego. Stewart was a member of folk group The Kingston Trio and went on to record more than 45 solo albums with his biggest solo success being a US top five single, 'Gold', in 1979.

1935, Born on this day, Johnny O’Keefe, singer known as “Australia’s King of rock ‘n’ roll”. He co-wrote and had the 1958 Australian hit with, ‘Real Wild Child’, which was covered by Iggy Pop in 1986.

1936 Ursula Andress Switzerland, actress

1939, Born on this day, Phil Everly, singer, songwriter, The Everly Brothers, (1958 UK & US No.1 single 'All I Have To Do Is Dream' plus over 25 other Top 40 hits).

1942, Born on this day, Michael Crawford, UK actor, singer, (1987 UK No.7 single 'The Music Of The Night') and star of Some Mothers Do 'Ave them..

1943, Born on this day, Janis Joplin, US singer who had a 1971 US No.1 single with ‘Me And Bobby McGee’ . She died on October 4th 1970 after an accidental heroin overdose.

1946 Dolly Rebecca Parton Sevierville TN, country singer (Dolly, 9 to 5)

1903 New bicycle race "Tour de France" announced

1986 Spain recognizes Israel

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