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Tuesday, 04 March 2008 |
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If you are passionate about exploring the beautiful colors that the undersea world has to offer then you should go at least once for scuba diving in Malta. You will surely find it a unique experience to remember as Malta's shoreline offers you lots of dive sites for you to enjoy. If you are concerned with your safety there are many safe sites for you to visit. On the other hand, if you like adventures, you should visit wrecks such as Hellespont, sunk on April 1942. It is up to you how to spend your vacation for scuba diving in Malta, one thing is sure: you will find it on your taste. The area of St Pauls Bay is situated on the northern coast of Malta. Approximate transfer time from the airport is one hour.
Traditionally Maltas largest summer resort and can be split into four areas of contrasting age and amenities Xemxija, Bugibba, Qawra and the Old Town.
Famous for its unspoilt rugged beauty and open sea views. A picturesque resort with good attractions and easy access to some of Maltas finest scenery and best rocky beaches. The three Islands that make up the Maltese Archipelago – Malta, the largest; Gozo, the mythical isle of Calypso; and tiny Comino, famous for its Blue Lagoon – form a very special diving site at the heart of the Mediterranean. The Islands offer excellent sport for both beginners and experienced open water and cave divers. With their natural harbours, bays, sheltered creeks, cliffs, reefs and wrecks, the Islands invite you to explore. The possibilities are endless. With dive sites just a stone’s throw away from each other, you will be able to explore a variety of underwater worlds. Some of the 34 best known dive sites range from labyrinthine caves to reefs and wartime wrecks. At just a couple of hours’ flight from major European cities, the Islands are easily accessible for long weekend diving breaks as well. Sea temperatures average around 23ºC in summer and drop down to around 13ºC to 15ºC in December to March.
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Friday, 29 February 2008 |
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Controlling Society Through Direct and Indirect Taxation
Today's Ripped Headline has really been "in the making" for quite a while. Using taxation as a tool to control social attitudes and consumption has never worked in the long-term. Perhaps the Tories are right; NLP (same old crap) really does secretly follow a hardcore socialist agenda where ultimately, every penny earned will be taken back by the state. The Curtis LeMay phrase "bomb them back into the Stone Age" implies a fierce attack that utterly destroys its target's infrastructure, forcing its survivors to revert to primitive technology in order to survive. UK political parties might not use the phrase "tax them back to the Stone Age" in public, but there does seem to be an increasing alliance between the Government and Opposition Parties to use taxation as the ultimate weapon of choice to fight modern social ills. Perhaps one day, the Great British Public will quietly sleepwalk into a "LeMay Tax Policy"... forward; back to the STONE AGE!!! " If only each King, Emperor, and President understood that his work of directing armies is not an honourable and important duty, as his flatterers persuade him it is, but a bad and shameful act of preparation for murder - and if each private individual understood that the payment of taxes wherewith to hire and equip soldiers, and, above all, army-service itself, are not matters of indifference, but are bad and shameful actions by which he not only permits but participates in murder - then this power of Emperors, Kings, and Presidents, which now arouses our indignation… would disappear of itself. " - Leo Tolstoy " Let them march all they want, as long as they continue to pay their taxes. " - Alexander Haig
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Thursday, 28 February 2008 |
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THE GREAT BIG BRITISH FAT CATS AND GREEDY DOGS SCANDAL For once, it seems individuals in parliament cannot be blamed for the way British pet owners overfeed their animals to bursting point. "Pet obesity in the UK, you could say, is at epidemic proportions. Nearly 50% of dogs and cats in this country are overweight, and 15% of these are clinically obese." Andrew Wilson, Orchard Veterinary Centre.
Heart complaints, diabetes and arthritis are just some of the health problems associated with pets carrying excess weight. Lack of exercise and poor diet can also result in a shortened life-span for man's favourite friends. Despite this, there are some owners who don't seem to be taking obesity in their animals seriously. Animals are piling on the pounds in all the wrong places. Some websites glorify fat pets, and make a virtue out of their cuddliness and cuteness. To make things worse, we're effectively killing our pets with kindness. The Pet Health Council recommends the following action: 1. check the ideal weight for your pet with your vet; 2. take action if your pet is heavier than its ideal weight by 15%. 3. check for a sagging stomach and bulging sides; 4. if you can't feel your pet's ribs, this may be a sign that they're overweight; 5. breathlessness and reluctance to take exercise are good indicators of an overweight pet. [source BBC Inside Out] OBESITY IN HOUSES OF PARLIEMENT? READ THE RIPPED HEADLINE FROM THE TEA MUSK TIMES Heavyweight politicians, many of whom may have visited the "trough" of their free meal allowances a little to often, have refused to take the new "FAT PET" test. The general feeling among MPs is that; "A few tasty treats never did anyone any harm"! "Throw me a BONE sometime", seems to be the reply from the Great British Public. Gormless Gordon says; "I eats, I drinks, I gets fat and I falls over; I'm awright JACK". You may think your own pet is treated extremely well, and even pampered, but some pet owners take things to extremes. Read about how some of the most privileged pets live their lives.
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Saturday, 23 February 2008 |
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Yep, the camel IS back... touring England |
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Saturday, 23 February 2008 |
| Raining Satellite Bits and Bobs 22nd Feb 2008 | | Today's "Ripped Headline" from www.teamusk.com deals with the successful shooting down of a US satellite. Unfortunately, verious bits of the satellite will "float around" in the high atmousphere for up-to 45 days before falling back to earth. Quite how dangerous this will be for humans, livestock and property has yet to be calculated. Let's all hope, it's not another "turkey" to add to the President's collection! Direct link to the headline image: http://www.teamusk.com/images/teamusk-headlines-satellite-rain.gif |
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Thursday, 21 February 2008 |
Posted 21 Feb 2008 | |  Today's Tea Musk Ripped Headline deals with the vexing problem of the G Spot or as it is often called "The Female Pleasure Zone". This is the text used in the headline: Hardened Italian Stallions Volunteer for G Spot ResearchItalian researcher Emmanuele Jannini, says, "YES, the G spot does exist", British New Scientist reports. Jannini tested just twenty women using an ultrasound scan to locate the fabled and elusive pleasure spot. Women who do not have a G spot should not despair, according to the New Scientist report. Experienced Italian G Spot researchers, living in Great Britain, have volunteered their services to confirm Jannini's belief that the G spot is missing in British women who don't experience vaginal orgasm. Tory Leader Rejects G Spot Tax Policy A puritan pleasure tax may be an option under a future Tory government's secret agenda Here is a direct link to the headline image: http://www.teamusk.com/images/teamusk-headlines-g-spot.gifWrite your own spoof headline based on real news headlines at www.teamusk.com
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Wednesday, 20 February 2008 |
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The Department of Health recently released figures show that people who are on incapacity benefit for one year are likely to stay there for eight years. Once they have been "on-the-sick" for two years or more, they are more likely to die or retire than work again. Health Secretary Alan Johnson seems to have taken up the battle against "The Great British Work Shy Sick" as he has compared GB (not Gormless Gordon - Great Briton) unfavourably with the rest of Europe yet again. Perhaps Alan Johnson is angling for a new cabinet post of "Secretary for Death" which, I guess would give him the acronym: SOD (off) Johnson... as he is already known at most outside smoking venues of empty, near bankrupt pubs and clubs. The real question is why people are not being treated quickly and effectively by the NHS or do doctors simple give up on the sick and vulnerable in our society after one year? Seems to me, tax payers money would be better spent treating sick people than demonising them through the press and media. The Tea Musk Times Ripped Headline for Today
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Wednesday, 20 February 2008 |
| Destinations - European Destinations | | Written by Passepartout | The cathedral city of Peterborough is situated on the River Nene, in a notoriously flat and low-lying area that in some places lies below sea level. The area known as the Fens falls to the east of Peterborough.
Whether your interests are sightseeing, stately homes, shopping, history, river trips, markets, entertainment, activities, sports, events or eating out, Peterborough has something for all tastes and ages. There are acres of green open spaces, lakes and riverside parkland, a wide choice of places to eat, a thriving nightlife and a lively arts scene. Peterborough enjoys a a full programme of events both national and international, including the annual East of England Show, Peterborough Festival and CAMRA beer festival, the UKs biggest undercover beer festival, which takes place on the river embankment at the end of August each year. | | Read more... | | | Destinations - European Destinations | | Written by Passepartout | Nestled in the Fen countryside of East Cambridgeshire, the historic city of Ely is home to one of the most magnificent cathedrals in England, and makes an ideal day visit or short break location. Situated on the River Great Ouse, Ely was an island and a significant port until the 18th century when the Fens were drained, leaving it high and dry. The name itself means 'eel island', and certainly the low lying fens were historically very marshy and rich in eels - it's even been claimed that, during the 11th century, monks of the town would use eels as currency to pay their taxes!
Today, the city is very attractive, retaining many historic buildings with its winding shopping streets. From the lovely riverside you can enjoy a boat trip, leisurely riverside walks, explore the many cafes and antique shops, visit the Babylon Art Gallery or listen to music in Jubilee Gardens.
Whether it is a tranquil, peaceful retreat you are looking for or an inspiring, invigorating visit then the tiny but bustling city of Ely has it all! | | Read more... | | | Destinations - European Destinations | | Written by Passepartout | History and heritage or culture and vibrancy, the contemporary cathedral city of Lincoln is one of the UK’s Top 10 favourite cities. Lincoln has so much to offer you will be spoilt for choice. As well as all the historical sites there are parklands and open spaces to enjoy a relaxing stroll. Numerous cafes, bars and restaurants provide a range of menus including some of the favourite local food. Enjoy a traditional English tea at one of the tea shops. Visit the annual Christmas market for some traditional Christmas gifts. Lincoln is a compact city so everything is accessible on foot. Enjoy!
Arrival and Information Both Lincoln's train station , on St Mary's Street, and its bus station , close by off Norman Street, are located "Down hill" in the city centre. From either, it's a steep, twenty-minute walk to the cathedral, which can also be reached by city bus or (depending on the success of various trials) an electric "people carrier". There are two tourist offices . One is in the shopping centre on The Cornhill, close to the train and bus stations (Easter-Sept Mon-Thurs 9.30am-5.30pm, Fri 9.30am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm; Oct-Easter same days, but closes 4pm; tel 01522/579056, ), the other is at 9 Castle Hill, between the cathedral and the castle (same hours; tel 01522/529828, ). Both have a useful range of literature on Lincoln and its surroundings, take bookings for guided tours of the city, and operate an accommodation-booking service. | | Read more... |
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