Tuesday, 27 November 2007

Christmas is Here: Switch On at Greenwich Market

The 'switch on' of Greenwich Market's Christmas Lights are this Friday November 30th with a huge programme of entertainment running between 3pm – 7pm.


The lights will be switched on at 5pm by the cast of Greenwich Theatre's pantomime 'Dick Whittington' bringing the magic of Christmas to the Market square and the town centre.


Date:Fri 30 Nov Time: 3 - 7pm
Greenwich Market SE10


This Book Will Change Your Life! I Promise!



The Book: The Secret by Rhonda Byrne

What The Greenwich Gazette thinks: A great read. Very insightful and truly a joy to read.

What you'll get out of it: It promises health, wealth, happiness and a parking space. Really!

Why should you buy it? Well, you don't have to but it would make for a cool and cheap (It's only £12 for the hardcover) Christmas gift.

Synopsis:
Fragments of a Great Secret have been found in the oral traditions, in literature, in religions and philosophies throughout the centuries. For the first time, all the pieces of The Secret come together in an incredible revelation that will be life transforming for all who experience it.

In this book you'll learn how to use The Secret in every aspect of your life - money, health, relationships, happiness and in every interaction you have in the world. You'll begin to understand the hidden, untapped power that's within you, and this revelation can bring joy to every aspect of your life.


Monday, 26 November 2007

PARENT- Job Description

I received this email today and thought I would share. Enjoy!

POSITION:Mum, Mummy, Mama, Ma Dad, Daddy, Dada, Pa, Pop

JOB DESCRIPTION
Long term, team players needed, for challenging permanent work in an, often chaotic environment. Candidates must possess excellent communication and organizational skills and be willing to work variable hours, which will include evenings and weekends and frequent 24 hour shifts on call. Some overnight travel required, including trips to primitive camping sites on rainy weekends and endless sports tournaments in far away cities . Travel expenses not reimbursed. Extensive courier duties also required.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The rest of your life. Must be willing to be hated, at least temporarily, until someone needs $5. Must be willing to bite tongue repeatedly. Also, must possess the physical stamina of a pack mule and be able to go from zero to 60 mph in three seconds flat in case, this time, the screams from the backyard are not someone just crying wolf. Must be willing to face stimulating technical challenges, such as small gadget repair, mysteriously sluggish toilets and stuck zippers. Must screen phone calls, maintain calendars and coordinate production of multiple homework projects. Must have ability to plan and organize social gatherings for clients of all ages and mental outlooks. Must be willing to be indispensable one minute, an embarrassment the next. Must handle assembly and product safety testing of a half million cheap, plastic toys, and battery operated devices. Must always hope for the best but be prepared for the worst. Must assume final, complete accountability for the quality of the end product. Responsibilities also include floor maintenance and janitorial work throughout the facility.

POSSIBILITY FOR ADVANCEMENT & PROMOTION
None. Your job is to remain in the same position for years, without complaining, constantly retraining and updat ing your skills, so that those in your charge can ultimately surpass you

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
None required unfortunately. On-the-job training offered on a continually exhausting basis.

WAGES AND COMPENSATION
Get this! You pay them! Offering frequent raises and bonuses. A balloon payment is due when they turn 18 because of the assumption that university will help them become financially independent. When you die, you give them whatever is left. The oddest thing about this reverse-salary scheme is that you actually enjoy it and wish you could only do more.

BENEFITS
While no health or dental insurance, no pension, no tuition reimbursement, no paid holidays and no stock options are offered; this job supplies limitless opportunities for personal growth and free hugs and kisses for life if you play your cards right.


Friday, 23 November 2007

100 Cauliflowers Invitation

Hi all,

This Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th November, environmental artist Kerry Morrison is inviting you all to come and see (and take part in) her '100 cauliflowers' installation on the peninsula be installed.Attached is a aerial view showing you where the plot is. Known as the 'bowling green' is on the riverside path between GMV and the O2.

You can park at the end of John Harrison Way and walk the 150 yards to the site. but better to walk, cycle, or get the bus there of course! The installation is a culmination of work over the past 6 months, in which Kerry researched the areas environmental history and issues, and worked with some local people to develop ideas.

see www.independentphotography.org.uk/urbannature for more information. Kerry has been building the 'allotment' this week, and on Friday 23rd she will be joined by 15 pupils from John Roan School to plant the first 50 cauliflowers. This will take place between 1pm and 3pm.

On Saturday 24th, you are invited to come along between 12noon and 3pm to help plant the remaining 50 cauliflowers. The caulis will over winter and be harvested in the spring, possibly towards some kind of community feast. So if you are around at all on Friday 23 on Saturday 24th please do pop by, either to plant or just see it happening.

Many thanks

Andy Independent Photography