Michael Jackson and Media ghouls

The media services were going crazy over the weekend, panting at the chance to regurgitate the details of Michael Jackson's strange life and premature demise. I tend to cringe at the excitement of the reporters when something supposedly major like this happens. Jackson had, of course, been an amazing talent and I still love seeing some of the early bouncy stuff when he was the undisputed star of the Jackson Five. There was so much talent and so much joy in those young eyes.

His later work didn't appeal to me, nor did his style. I did like 'Billy Jean' but the much-hyped Thriller left me cold. And his squeaky voice urging me to believe that he was "Bad" just seemed silly. A bizarre life, certainly, with many disturbing questions to which the dedicated fans always seemed immune. There was always something strangely cultish about his fans. I always worried about the unstable young boys dressing like Michael, forever practicing the Moonwalk.

No doubt we'll hear much more in the days and weeks to come. Shame is that I already had enough.

Accor hotels

Is there anything better than going travelling or spending some quality time on vacation in some exotic location? I ask you. I used to enjoy going camping when I was younger but these days I prefer to stay in a nice hotel when I am on vacation. And, to be honest you can’t do better than staying in one of the wonderful Accor hotels that are located all over the Asia Pacific region.

I think I would choose to stay in the Jakarta Accor hotel in Indonesia. I have always wanted to visit that country and that city and of course now I could take advantage of the great Accor Hotels City Super Sale which is now on but only for a limited time so I would urge you to make the most of it.

You just have to check out Accor hotels fabulous sales rates. And, don’t forget that you will find Accor hotels in twenty seven hotels all over the Asia Pacific regions in exciting cities such as Jakarta, Hanoi, Manila, Mumbai, Sydney and Auckland, Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur. These are truly wonderful destinations and now Accor hotels offers great sales rates for your stay. Check out the website for the great rates that are now on sale for a limited time.

Irananian waves

So, who knows what's going to happen in Iran in the wake of the controversial election results. It certainly looks like the Iranian people are up for a challenge to the regime. Perhaps you just can't keep a good people down. I've always been quite impressed with the Iranian people I've met over the years. They were invariably intelligent and highly educated and I've known several ladies from Iran who had those characteristic noble features. I can't quite explain that but I can usually tell an Iranian woman from her elegant looks. I hope the religious nutters won't go too medieval on the people. I think the people are fed up with their nation being treated like an international pariah due to the clerics and the powers that be.

Asbestos exposure

There are no guarantees in life, that much is certain. And in most people’s lives some tragedy of some kind or another will occur. Good health is of course one of the most important factors when it comes to living a happy and fulfilled life. And as I said you just never know what’s around the corner, both in a positive sense and more sadly also in a negative way.

Disease is something most of us will have to deal with in one way or another at some stage. But what makes disease more tragically unfair is in the case of for instance exposure to asbestos which occurred in many industries. In industries such as ship building, construction or auto industries asbestos exposure often took place and workers subsequently may have developed a very serious form of cancer named mesothelioma. The horrible thing is that industries were aware of the dangers of exposure to asbestos before the danger was made public.

Settlements could be attained if you have a good and assertive Mesothelioma Lawyer after all people often end up in dire needs after contracting this severe disease. Having access to a good mesothelioma lawyer can make all the difference.

These industries need to be made aware that they cannot get away with causing such awful pain and suffering to workers.

Manly bliss

Last Saturday was a gloriously sunny and warm day and so a friend of mine and I took the ferry to Manly for a day out. The Pacific looked amazing, calm and quiet, mysteriously placid. We sat by the beach, drinking coffee and chilling out. The scene was fabulously relaxed. There were people about but the whole vibe was laid-back and groovy.

Bullion

Gold. Do you remember the Spandau Ballet song? They sang the praises of gold and its associated feeling of wealth and good fortune. Of course, gold is a real thing and not just an eighties song title. It just happens to be one of the very best investment option available and always has been at that. You can invest in gold in coin or ingot form and it certainly is a very safe and secure investment option, the experts all agree on that, so much is certain.

You should check out Monaco rare coin if you are interested in coins or bullion. It will be immediately apparent how this could be of great benefit to you.

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Cheesy maestro

I have been amazed at how popular the Dutch musician Andre Rieu is here in Australia. It seems as though people can’t get enough of his romantic classical treatments. I remember him from years ago in Holland and he was loved by ladies of a certain age but the rest of us thought he was just far too cliché and cheesy. Go figure. He was even in an episode of ‘Neighbours’ for crying out loud.

Cave tapes

United States President Barack Obama is on a trip to the Middle East to repair relations with the muslim world and hey presto, there’s another tape of Osama Bin Laden urging muslims to equate Obama with his predecessor. It is starting to look a bit desperate all these whingeing tapes from the bearded cave dweller. Why can’t he go and get a job like the rest of us and just get on with it already?

Paintball fun

There is a seemingly endless choice of things to do when it comes to finding something to do in your leisure time. Some people are into sports in a big way, others prefer to visit an art gallery and yet others just like to curl up with a good book and a cup of coffee. Something I sometimes enjoy is getting together with a group of friends and doing some paintballing. This really is great fun and a great way to spend a few hours.

Hop on over to ZephyrPaintball.com for a great paintball gun package and the best in paintball gear that you can find.

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Great film

Just watched To Die For, the Gus van Sant film starring Nicole Kidman. I love that film and I think Nicole Kidman does a great job in portraying the amoral ambitious Suzanne Stone. One of my favourite scenes is where her husband, played by Matt Dillon, holds up a child at a family party and also a hamburger. Referring to the burger he asks Suzanne if she would like one. She says in a too matter of a fact and snide way: “No thanks!” He then points to the child and says: “How about one of these?” Her answer is identical: “No thanks!”

Job hunting

I’m applying for jobs left right and also centre. So far I am not getting much joy but I feel confident that something must materialize sooner or later. After all, am I not a great catch for any library or university? Surely that almost goes without saying. So there. It is a bit disheartening to be a job hunter as anyone will be able to agree with, I’m sure.

The best jewelers

One of life’s true great joys is to see a lovely looking woman on the dance floor, twirling around in a stunning dress and enjoying the moment. For me, as a true blue man, there is something wonderful about seeing a woman being happy and joyously alive. A gentle added touch will often be provided by the lady in question choosing some fine piece of fashion jewelry to complement her outfit and appearance.

If you are at all looking for the best in jewelry then I would urge you to hurry on over to Hosted Jewelers who are able to provide a full range of fine jewelry in every price range imaginable. Check it out to see what I mean.

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Drizle days

Drizle pours down onto glistening streets. The nearby school has just finished, disgorging numbers of children, chatting and yelling loudly as their mothers come to collect them in their 4WDs. I went for a walk earlier today and enjoyed the peace and quiet in some of the back streets. It really is a pretty good place to live, all things considered.