Park Bench In Memory Of Long-Time Resident
21 June 2008, 07:07 No comments
Frances was diagnosed with cancer in 1997 and fought valiantly through rounds of chemotherapy, each time looking forward to riding her bike again and pursuing her other hobbies of gardening and pottery, said Debbrecht.
“Mom passed away in 2006 after a nine-year battle with ovarian cancer. Believe it or not, she would go through six months [...]
Open Your Heart And Home To An Exchange Student During
31 May 2008, 04:04 No comments
Eveliina is 17 and comes from Finland. Her Dad is a retired truck driver and her Mom is a nutritionist at a hospital. Eveliina’s hobbies and interests include singing in the choir, volunteering with the Finnish Red Cross, playing the accordion and roller-skating. Her family is Lutheran and she attends church with them every week. [...]
Zabeels Focus Is On Us Real Estate
27 May 2008, 04:04 No comments
Zabeel Investments, which bought 50 per cent of the US-based Light Group in February, is still keeping a close eye in the United States market. With $1 billion (Dh3.67bn) earmarked for acquisitions, the company is ready to seize further opportunities.
In this exclusive interview with Emirates Business, Executive Chairman Mohammed Ali Al Hashimi says there is [...]
Ready For Your Date With The Ma-Baap
20 May 2008, 01:01 No comments
Prince Harry’s girlfriend, Chelsy Davy got her first formal introduction to the Queen of England. You may not be meeting royalty, but first dates with your partner’s parents are still hard. We help you get through the “interrogationâ€
Hopefully, you won’t have to fight for your beau, while pitted against a scheming monster-in-law. And we certainly [...]
In Paintings By Monet And Manet We See How Mens Hobbies Begin
12 May 2008, 00:12 No comments
A seated young woman with a lapdog looks up thoughtfully from her book. To the right of her, a girl in a pretty dress has turned her back to us and is staring downwards through some iron railings. A cloud of steam is rising from left to right below them. The girl seems to be [...]
Want To Be Hounded By The Paparazzi Here’s How
7 May 2008, 00:12 No comments
Shortly before noon today, a young couple will take a casual stroll through New York’s Central Park talking, in all likelihood, about their upcoming wedding. But they will not be quite alone. Sprinting from bush to tree trunk will be a man with a long-lens camera illicitly recording their every move and smile.
Paparazzi attack? Not [...]
Great Last Minute Gifts For Mom
4 May 2008, 01:01 No comments
April showers bring May flowers, but you can skip the predictable bouquets for something more personal and less perishable this Mother’s Day.
Since you share a special relationship with your mom, try to think beyond the usual one-size-fits-all gifts for something more meaningful that reflects her interests, lifestyle or hobbies. But before you rush out to [...]
Love affair with rugby over time to move on
27 April 2008, 18:06 No comments
In television terms that is prime time, but in real life you could justly argue that you are past your prime, if not your use-by date.
Do the maths and in my case it is a simple equation. I have only a third of my life left to tick all the boxes.
So much to do. So [...]
Why the snub
27 April 2008, 18:06 No comments
Invercargills Super 14 snubbing never sat that well with me when it was revealed in The Southland Times late last year.
The Highlanders organisation was never meant to be an us-and-them situation between Southland and Otago, which is partly why I havent been prompted to voice my concern previously.
But as the Super 14 season has worn [...]
Dare I say it theres a lot to like in rugby right now
27 April 2008, 18:06 No comments
Its a lot easier to sound like you know what you are talking about if you are being critical.
Sound disparaging, roll your eyes, take the mick %26mdash; all guaranteed ways of giving the impression you have an inside line on whats going on.
If you dont believe me, pay close attention next time you are watching [...]
