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A Talk on the Wild Side - Tenerife flora and fauna71

A Talk on the Wild Side - Tenerife flora and fauna

On the 24 May the English Library in Puerto de la Cruz had a full house for a talk I gave about the flora and fauna of Tenerife. Ken Fisher, who is the former president of the library, had arranged for me to speak there and I am very glad he did....

1 comment    animals plants birds
Top Ten Scottish Italians83

Top Ten Scottish Italians

Here, in no particular order, is a top ten list of celebrated 'Scotalians' who are the pride of both Italy and Scotland. Then a few surprising Hollywood descendants. We all know Jennifer Aniston has Greek heritage, but is she also Scotalian? What about Martin Scorcese?

0 comments    italian scottish jay leno
How to price your artwork properly.80

How to price your artwork properly.

When accepting a fine art commission, should you ask for a deposit? How do you assign a price to a unique original artwork? Are there any formulas or methods?

2 comments    art pricing andrew savin
Oh No!  Not The Birther Issue Again!74

Oh No! Not The Birther Issue Again!

Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett originally said that President Obama's name wouldn't appear on the Arizona ballot for president because he wasn't certain the president was born in the United States. But...he changed his stance after...

6 comments    arizona conspiracy don racheter
Leprechaun Movie Review80

Leprechaun Movie Review

LEPRECHAUN MOVIE REVIEW “Leprechaun” is a 1993 lighthearted horror/comedy movie directed by Mark Jones for Trimark Pictures and has Jennifer Aniston in her first starring role in a theatrical feature film. It is a very likeable film that...

8 comments    jennifer aniston warwick davis
Philadelphia's 6 Stanley Cup Finals Defeats64

Philadelphia's 6 Stanley Cup Finals Defeats

The Philadelphia Flyers were the first of the 1967-68 NHL expansion teams to hoist the Stanley Cup. The Flyers won twice in a row, over the Boston Bruins in 1973-74 and over the Buffalo Sabres in 1974-75. Since, the team has been the Stanley Cup...

0 comments    nhl stanley cup edmonton oilers
My Silver Screen Picks:  Baseball Edition61

My Silver Screen Picks: Baseball Edition

Baseball movie recommendations that list some of the most popular and best of the genre. From Field of Dreams, The Natural, and The Pride of the Yankees, to great baseball documentaries such as Ken Burns' Baseball and the When It Was A Game series.

4 comments    baseball major league sandlot
A Response to Ken Huber78

A Response to Ken Huber

Recently I, and a couple million other Americans, stumbled upon a letter written by a man named Ken Huber. He lives in Michigan and wrote it to the editor of his local newspaper and, like most inflammatory pieces, it was reprinted on the internet...

2 comments    conservatism ken huber
Old Weather Data to Be Used for Animal Tracking64

Old Weather Data to Be Used for Animal Tracking

The United States is home to hundreds of millions of bats who are facing serious troubles. The bats are up against human made hazards, such as wind turbines, along with natural ones like white-nose syndrome, a fungal infection. These matters are aggravated by uncertain and changing climates.

1 comment    scientists bats nocturnal
The Best British TV Shows - 1960s79

The Best British TV Shows - 1960s

A look at some of the best British TV Shows from the 1960s. It all started with variety but the decade ended with innovative TV and some of the best comedy in British history making its debut. Diana Rigg as Emma Peel put some sex appeal into British drama and Jason King wore the longest leather coat and highest heels ever worn by a man on TV.

17 comments    television history comedy
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