Should you be interested in this subject, another recent article in The Atlantic. In 1987, Jocely, Jonice, Janea, Joyce, Jussara, Juracy, and Judseia Padilha opened the appropriately named J. Sisters salon in Midtown Manhattan, where they began offering what they had dubbed the “Brazilian wax.” Years before, a woman in a thong swimsuit with an [...]
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So much for 2012 being a quieter year
At the close of 2011, K & I were reviewing the year and were amazed at how much had happened in 12 short months. We both agreed that 2012 needed to be slower, with more time for each other and more time to relax and enjoy the things that make this craziness all worthwhile. Little [...]
Let me write this before I forget!
I just read this and its something I hope not to forget A recent study by the Yale School of Public Health and the National Institute of Aging in Baltimore conducted a long-term study following and testing hundreds of men and women over a period of 38 years. Researchers assessed their memory every six years from 1968 until [...]
Stressed – what makes you think that?
Here is a potted version of the last 7 days. Today marked the end of one of the most stressful weeks in a long time. Last Monday we had to transfer some money into another European country to complete a project that we have been working on for 3 years. Leading up to this Monday [...]
So you want to marry a Dutch girl? – part 2
Over the last 2 weeks the subject of being married to Dutch women has come up in a number of conversations with colleagues and acquaintances. Of course the following is both a generalisation and subjective, however this aspect has been a common thread in these conversations. This time the common thread has been about why, [...]
Scams – My considered response to this wonderful offer
I was about to delete the email in the previous post but then I realised that I should take the time to respond to such a genuine once in a lifetime chance offer. Here is my response – enjoy. _______________________________________________________________________ Dear Allen Mark Ede, This is indeed a coincidence. It was only last week that [...]
Wonderful world of Internet Scams
The following email arrived yesterday – what a tempting offer – LOL From The Desk of Barrister Allen Ade. 15-16 Prince of Wales Terrace, Kensington, London, United Kingdom. Email:barrister.allenmarkade@yahoo.co.uk Tel:+447045779589 Good Day Paul Draskovich, I am barrister Allen Mark Ade, The personal adviser to late Eng. Randolf here in London. I am the Personal adviser [...]
The 4-Hour Work Week
By pure chance I picked up this book when I was in Waterstones a month ago and decided to buy it as the title intrigued me. I subsequently read a couple of weeks ago when I was in Italy. For anyone looking to change the direction of their life and to figure out a way to [...]
True Entrepreneurial Mindset
Following is an article that came via a daily newsfeed. You have to award 10 points for entreprenurial flair and leveraging cheap airfares. Cheap air tickets allow prostitutes to operate at Schiphol Friday 29 July 2011 Cheap plane tickets have led to the development of a ‘red light district’ in the departure areas of Amsterdam’s [...]
Television: I simply don’t get it.
I have the luxury of living on the 6th floor of a building which is slightly higher than most of the buildings within my area. Because of a park in front of the house I get a 180 degree view, with other apartment buildings on the 3 sides in front. I sometimes stand and observe [...]
