Well that's that then . . .
Ever read that book, something like 'The Five Principles'? Needless to say, these are handed down from an ancient civilization etc etc and offer a compass to guide you through the thickets of modern life and so on. Not a lot of fun, on the face of it, as just one of the principals means that you're not allowed to pass on any gossip about anyone, which would leave the newsroom eerily quiet . . .
Still, principles have their place, and it's interesting to hear about this event coming up in Carndonagh (from the 'Donegal Friends' blogspot http://donegalfriends.blogspot.com/2009/03/simple-living-fair.html) -
This sounds interesting, the first Simple Living Fair will be held in Colgan Hall, Carndonagh, on Saturday March 28th from 2pm - 5pm:
http://simplelivingfair.wordpress.com
The Simple Living Syndicate aims to offer a sales platform to local small businesses in the North West of Ireland in the form of regular sales fairs. We are keen to encourage local and ethical shopping, showcase the work of the North Wests contemporary creative community, and discover exciting new emerging talents.
What do we believe in?
- We can contribute to making the world a better place
- We can choose products which neither harm the environment nor the people that make them
- We can reduce our carbon footprint and help our economy by buying local
- We can redistribute wealth in favour of individual makers and small businesses rather than global giants
- We can encourage creativity, talent and individuality
- We can promote quality versus quantity
- We can buy less and appreciate what we buy
- We can keep traditional skills and crafts alive for future generations
- We can buy from artisans who adhere to ethical and eco-friendly practices
See http://simplelivingfair.wordpress.com/2009/02/17/20/ for more details. If your up there pop in and support local traders and business-people.
The event will be followed by a sponsored pub crawl and a soaps quiz in the Persian (only joking)
With Google alerts you can get Derry and Donegal news from across the globe. And it seems that Donegal has been created a bit of a stir in Barcelona, as the BBC reports -
Spain bar owner jailed over noise
A Barcelona bar-owner has been jailed for five and a half years for injuring her neighbours with loud music.
It is the stiffest sentence ever imposed in Spain for such an offence.
Three people had suffered grave damage to their physical and mental health as a result of living next to the Donegal pub in Las Ramblas, the judge ruled.
Maria del Carmen Ahijado's unlicensed sound system had pumped out music from five speakers from 0900 to 0300 daily at levels in excess of the legal limit.
Ms Ahijado, who was also fined more than 17,000 euros ($22,000), had ignored several previous orders to turn the music down.
The judges described the noise, played from early morning until half-way through the night, as a form of torture. One neighbour had to seek treatment for anxiety, depression and insomnia.
On Yahoo at the moment from Sky News -
The winner of a pancake-eating contest has dropped dead while accepting his prize for gorging on 43 of the banana and cream stuffed desserts.
Boris Isayev, 48, from west Russia died on stage moments after winning the competition to mark the end of Butter Week.
The contest, which took place in the town of Chernyakhovsk, was part of festivities to celebrate Maslenitsa, the last week before the period of Lent starts.
According to local traditions, meat, fish, dairy products and eggs are forbidden during Lent, as well as dancing and parties.
Witnesses described Mr Isayev as "the most active participant in the contest" adding that he "ate all the types of pancakes on offer and won fairly".
The witness added: "He had really enjoyed the pancakes but then he started foaming at the mouth and went down like a sack of stones.
"People have fainted during the contests before."
Medics tried to revive Mr Isayev after he collapsed while collecting his prize on stage.
The exact cause of death is not clear but doctors believe he choked after a piece of pancake got lodged in his throat.
Celebrations are said to have continued after Mr Isayev's body was taken away in an ambulance.
Been out and about for the past couple of days - more details later - but some useful info has come in along the magic tube . . .
GUIDELINES
For the benefit of those who insist on Investigating or Attending the place or location of a possible “Haunting” or similar “Spirit Activity” etc.,
The following should be read in FULL and confirmed as being UNDERSTOOD by the person(s) responsible for designating or allocating a particular site for investigation.
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1. One person should be designated the “TEAM LEADER”, and that person should take responsibility for the SAFETY and CONDUCT of those present.
2. No one should be permitted to wander around on their own. The “team” should be divided into groups of two or three individuals, and at no time or occasion should anyone be allowed to be on their own – save briefly for the purpose of toiletry or other personal needs, and even then they should be within calling distance of a “group member”.
3. Children, and those of a nervous disposition, should most definitely not be encouraged nor permitted to attend the scene of a reputed “haunting”. Likewise, those who have recently experienced bereavement should not participate.
4. THERE SHOULD NOT BE ANY ATTEMPT, BY ANY INDIVIDUAL WITHIN THE “GROUP”, OR BY THE “GROUP” AS A WHOLE, AT CONTACTING OR OTHERWISE ATTEMPTING TO SPEAK OR COMMUNICATE WITH THE “GHOST” OR “SPIRIT ENTITY”. APPLIANCES, INSTRUMENTS OR ANY OTHER APPARATUS THAT MAY BE EMPLOYED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ‘SPIRIT COMMUNICATION’ – SUCH AS: OUIJA BOARDS; TAROT CARDS; PENDULUMS; ETC., - SHOULD NOT BE BROUGHT TO, OR USED AT, THE SITE OF THE HAUNTING.
5. UNWISE REMARKS OR INVITATIONS AT THE ‘SPIRIT’, SUCH AS: “IS THERE ANYONE THERE”, OR “SHOW YOURSELF” ETC., SHOULD NOT BE ATTEMPTED OR ENCOURAGED.
6. Should any member of the group suddenly become agitated, emotionally disturbed, distressed, or seriously frightened, then they should be removed from the venue or location as soon as possible.
7. Should any member of the group be effected by the presence of an ‘entity’, experience what they feel is a dramatic change in atmospheric or body temperature; hear high pitched whistling in their ears; hear voices in their head; or hear their name being called/whispered by other than a group member then they should leave the location immediately and feel free to contact myself on the number below.
8. Warm or insulated clothing should available or be worn at all times, special attention should be given to the Head, Hands and Feet.
9. A torch – containing new batteries – or other similar item is essential, especially at a location that does not have an electric light readily available. The “TEAM LEADER” should ensure that at least one member of each ‘group’ has a torch that works – with new batteries – a note pad, or even an audio recorder and/or other means of recording the events that may happen.
10. Facilities for making HOT DRINKS etc., should be enquired about, and if available such items as Tea, Coffee, Milk, Sugar etc., should be brought also. If such facilities are not available, then ‘flasks’ containing HOT DRINKS should be brought by each participant.
Help or Advice contact details: see the reverse of this leaflet.
For FREE Help or Advice regarding ……..
Contact:
Alan and Bob.
Healer and Psychic
Any evening between 10p.m. and Midnight on the telephone number below.
At other times an answerphone may be switched on and you may leave a message and your full contact details i.e. Name, Address and Telephone number (not mobile)
Tele: 0151 651 0725
So there you have it - and remember the tea and coffee. Finally here's a pic of Alan getting his MA in Criminal Justice, helpfully attached to the email -
Get your haircut big lad!