Wednesday 28 July 2010

TUESDAY 28th JULY 2010 09:10(BST)

THIS DAY IN WW2 (28.7.40)
In the South Atlantic... There is an engagement in the south Atlantic between the German auxiliary cruiser Thor and the similar but less well-armed British merchant cruiser Alcantara. Thor is only lightly hit but Alcantara is forced to break off and head for Rio.

In Britain... Due to Luftwaffe harrassment, all British destroyers are withdrawn from Dover to Portsmouth.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
Attempting to clear some networking backlog as well as prepare for next PRONET meeting tomorrow. Another networking lunch today and a client consultation.

TODAY'S THOUGHT
When you realise the impact of your actions on others for good or ill, you will never again question your worth.

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
Now whenever I am tempted to neglect a discipline, I simply ask myself, do I want to be the best that I can be?

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Whose day will you brighten today?

TODAY'S ONELINER
A Yankee fairy tale begins, "Once upon a time..."
A Rebel fairytale begins, "Y'all ain't gonna believe this shit..."

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.96
THIN LIZZY - Thunder And Lightning (1983)
Great swansong from this first rate hard rock band
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7YWRxAUtDk&feature=related

TRIVIA
An ounce of gold can be stretched into a wire 50 miles long.

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
No matter how bleak it looks it cannot stop me maximising this moment.

Monday 26 July 2010

TUESDAY 27th JULY 2010 07:55(BST)

THIS DAY IN WW2 (27.7.40)
In the English Channel... Kesselring's forces sinks 2 British destroyers and damages 1 in air strikes.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
Loads of networking and client follow up to do, blogging and a client consultation, all to squeeze into the morning! Quality family time in the afternoon, and some planning.

TODAY'S THOUGHT
The only thing you know for certain, the only fact that was not acquired from outside, is that you are conscious.

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
Physical targets are as important for focus as mental ones.

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
What would you do if you had nothing to do?

TODAY'S ONELINER
Why didn't the skeleton cross the road?
He didn't have the guts : D

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.95
SCORPIONS - Lovedrive (1979)
Just a great rock album, everything from speedmetal to power ballads.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_BAPYnrYPg

TRIVIA
On a clear night in the Northern Hemisphere,you can see about 5000 stars.

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
All I need to do is keep moving forward!

MONDAY 26th JULY 2010 10:15(BST)

THIS DAY IN WW2 (26.7.40)
From London... The British Admiralty order that no ships are to pass Dover during daylight. This is not a direct response to the previous day's losses but has been under preparation for some time because of the extra organization involved.

In Tokyo... The Japanese government formally adopts policy documents giving priority to solving their China problem by blocking supplies reaching the Chinese through Indochina and to securing their own raw materials by a more aggressive stance in the Dutch East Indies.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
Networking, blogging, client, and Tai Chi and boxercise!

TODAY'S THOUGHT
The one who claims to have the absolute truth probably doesn't. There are many paths.

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
Making changes, so far so good!

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
What is the best course of action in this situation?

TODAY'S ONELINER
What do you get when cross a godfather with a lawyer?
An offer you can't understand : D

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.94
SCORPIONS - Love At First Sting (1984)
The MGNUM OPUS from the German rockers.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxdmw4tJJ1Y

TRIVIA
Although identified with Scotland, bagpipes were introduced into the British Isles by the Romans.

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
The time is always now, the right person is always in front of me, the right action flows out from within me

Sunday 25 July 2010

SUNDAY 25th JULY 2010 11:30(BST)

THIS DAY IN WW2 (25.7.40)
From Washington... The United States prohibits the export of oil and metal products in certain categories, unless under license, to countries outside the Americas generally and to Britain. This move is seen as an anti-Japanese measure, particularly because of Japan's needs for foreign oil. From this time Japanese fuel stocks begin to decline. There are similar problems with other raw materials. Japanese attention is, therefore, drawn south from China to the resources of the Netherlands East Indies and Malaysia.

In the Dover Straits... Aircraft from Kesselring's Luftflotte 2 attack a convoy in the Dover Straits very fiercely. They have help from German light naval forces. These are driven off during the day but return to do damage during the night. The British lose 11 of 21 ships in the convoy.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
Blogging, family quality time and hopefully a little "me time!"

TODAY'S THOUGHT
If you want it then think about having it often

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
Every day I learn something new about what the power of concentration can do!

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Who determines what you do?

TODAY'S ONELINER
Why did Santa's little helper feel depressed?
He had low elf esteem! : D

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.93
THE MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP - MSG (1981)
Though Schenker himself hated making this album, believe me it's his finest hour.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBYG__bO1Jk

TRIVIA
Bananas are completely without fat, cholesterol or sodium

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
I feel such peace knowing exactly where I'm going.

Friday 23 July 2010

SATURDAY 24th JULY 2010 0750(BST)

THIS DAY IN WW2 (24.7.40)
In the English Channel... The steamer Meknes, carrying 1277 French sailors to Marseilles, is sunk by the German motor torpedo boat S-27 off the coast of Portland, England. A total of 383 on board are killed.

In Bucharest... The Romanian government nationalizes the Astra-Romana Oil Company (part of the Royal Dutch/Shell Oil Company).

TODAY IN MY LIFE
I have two weeks free of the accursed "other job" to invest in my Practice, family, house, garden and body.

TODAY'S THOUGHT
The only thing you need to achieve is continual focus on the victory.

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
Like everyone else I need a "wake-up" call to make a change.

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Do you fully understand WHY you want what you want?

TODAY'S ONELINER
How do you piss off a female archeologist?
Give her a used tampon and ask her what period it came from : D

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.92
JOE SATRIANI - Flying In A Blue Dream (1989)
Listen to some great guitar work, some good tunes, and Satch actually SINGS!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YtouwsadWE

TRIVIA
A cough releases an explosive charge of air that moves at speeds up to 60 mph.

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
This is an opportunity for....

Thursday 22 July 2010

FRIDAY 23rd JULY 2010 08:00(BST)

THIS DAY IN WW2 (23.7.40)
In London... A provisional Czechoslovakian government is formed and is recognized by British government. Dr. Benes is president and Mgr Sramek is prime minister.

In the United States... The British Purchasing Mission in the United States reaches agreement that it will be allowed to buy up 40 percent of the United States' production of aircraft.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
Prep for an important gig tonight.

TODAY'S THOUGHT
You can tell more about a person by what he says about others than you can by what others say about him. ~ Leo Aikman

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
I have been using "not enough time" as an excuse to squander opportunities! In fact investing this time will yield a profit in time.

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
What do you want to change about yourself?

TODAY'S ONELINER
How many men does it take to screw in a light bulb?
One... men will screw anything! : D

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.91
THE RUNAWAYS - The Runaways
Garage rock at its best!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMDn6V7ZLhE

TRIVIA
All gondolas in Venice, Italy must be painted black, unless they belong to a high official.

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
If I'm still in it, I'm playing to win it

Wednesday 21 July 2010

THURSDAY 22nd JULY 2010 08:15(BST)

THIS DAY IN WW2 (22.7.40)
In Britain... The British government believes strongly that there will be uprisings against Hitler's rule that will contribute greatly to the overthrow of his power and will make a British return to the continent possible. The Special Operations Executive is created to work clandestinely to encourage these developments. Officially SOE is to be part of the Ministry for Economic Warfare.

In London... The British Foreign Secretary, Lord Halifax, replies to Hitler's "appeal to common sense" of July 19th with "we shall not stop fighting till freedom for ourselves and others is secure."

TODAY IN MY LIFE
Shopping, networking, domestic

TODAY'S THOUGHT
A woman has got to love a bad man once or twice in her life to be thankful for a good one. ~ Mae West

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
I used to scoff at "tree-huggers", now I use a lot of tree metaphor work in my Practice with clients and in my personal practices.

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Does your destiny depend on others or yourself?

TODAY'S ONELINER
Hear about the Welsh bisexual? He liked sheep AND goats : D

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.90
ROXETTE - Joyride
Early 90's pop at its best
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fGLiIvKKys

TRIVIA
There are 100 letter tiles in a Scrabble game.

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
I am the only thing in my way

Tuesday 20 July 2010

WEDNESDAY 21st JULY 2010 08:00(BST)

THIS DAY IN WW2 (21.7.40)
From Moscow... The Soviet Union formally annexes Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania and they become constituent republics of the USSR.

In Berlin... In an OKH conference Hitler again says that Germany must prepare to attack the USSR. Although the generals would prefer to deal with Britain first, they raise no objections.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
Some overdue house-husbandry!

TODAY'S THOUGHT
Just by being here, you are making a difference. Choose the difference you make thoughtfully.

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
On the verge of an important talk, it's time to upgrade the walk!

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Does your life have a theme?

TODAY'S ONELINER
Did you hear about the red ship and the blue ship that collided?
Both crews were marooned : D

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.89
REPUBLICA - Republica (1997)
A unique fusion of dance and alternative rock
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ijh2Fqd1ZPY

TRIVIA
Britain's first escalator was installed in Harrods in 1878.

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
I will not invest any outside factor with the power to determine my destiny

Monday 19 July 2010

TUESDAY 20th JULY 2010 08:10(BST)

THIS DAY IN WW2 (20.7.40)
Over Germany... First Lieutenant Werner Streib in an Me110 night-fighter, using only visual contact, achieves the first nighttime kill of the war by shooting down a British Whitley bomber over northwestern Germany.

In Berlin... Goring, the commander in chief of the Luftwaffe, orders the creation of the first specialized night-fighter wing -- Nachtjagdgeschwader 1 (NJG 1) -- under the command of Colonel Josef Kammhuber.

In the Mediterranean... Off the coast of Tobruk in Libya, 2 Italian destroyers and a cargo ship are torpedoed by British Swordfish torpedo bombers.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
Blogging, me time, and expecting visits from the "counsellor for carers" and the glazier to replace the air-rifled window pane. Some domestic house-husbandry in-between, visiting daughter for supper.

TODAY'S THOUGHT
Only NOW matters, but what you do now to others you do to yourself in all other NOWS

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
If I don't want to hear it, I still have something to learn about it.

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Is your current thought helping you or hurting you?

TODAY'S ONELINER
Did you hear about the new "Divorce Barbie"?
It comes with all of Ken's stuff : D

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.88
RED HOT CHILLI PEPPERS - Blood Sugar Sex Magik (1991)
A funk metal classic must-own
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mr_uHJPUlO8

TRIVIA
40 percent of the world's almonds and 20 percent of the world's peanuts are used to make chocolate.

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
It's not over until I decide it is!

Sunday 18 July 2010

MONDAY 19th JULY 2010 08:00(BST)

THIS DAY IN WW2 (19.7.40)
In Berlin... In a speech to the Reichstag Hitler issues what he describes as "a final appeal to common sense," urging that Britain make peace.

From London... General Brooke is appointed to be Commander in Chief, (Army) Home Forces replacing General Ironside. Ironside is promoted to field marshal.

In Washington... President Roosevelt signs the "Two-Ocean Navy Expansion Act." This orders construction of 1,325,000 tons of warships and 15,000 naval planes. Including the existing ships, the fleet will comprise 35 battleships, 20 carriers and 88 cruisers.

In the Mediterranean... There is an action between two Italian cruisers and the Australian cruiser Sydney and five destroyers. The Italian Bartolomeo Colleoni is damaged by Syndney and then sunk by destroyer attack. Later Sydney is hit by Bande Nere before the Italians flee.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
Blogging, clients and follow-up

TODAY'S THOUGHT
Instead of analyzing why you are cranky, a quicker more effective solution is a thought that generates a more positive mood.

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
I have everything I need for right now!

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
When was the last time you really stopped and asked yourself what your life added up to?

TODAY'S ONELINER
A neutron goes into a bar and asks the bartender, "How much for a beer?"
The bartender replies, "For you, no charge." : D

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.87
RUNRIG - Recovery (1981)
Sung partly in Gaelic, this unique offering is excellent listening.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIl2DodS9os

TRIVIA
A tomb is not the same as a grave. A tomb is above ground with the body encased in stone. A grave is by strict definition a place where a body is buried below the ground. A crypt is a basement room containing tombs. Though the basement itself is underground, the bodies there are not buried under Earth.

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
The peace that I seek is already within me awaiting access.

SUNDAY 18th JULY 2010 10:15(BST)

THIS DAY IN WW2 (18.7.40)
In the British colony of Burma... In response to Japanese pressure and because of their present weakness, the British government closes the Burma Road to the passage of supplies to the Chinese Nationalists. In reality this is a political move that has little impact on the Sino-Japanese war.

In the United States... Roosevelt is nominated as the Democratic Party's presidential candidate without any real opposition. Henry Wallace is chose to run for vice-president.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
Woke up at 9am, almost unheard of for an early riser like me. I must of needed it! Family quality time will be interspersed with recording hypnotic CDs, laundry and blogging.

TODAY'S THOUGHT
Don't believe everything you think.

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
I appear to have found the method, not to eradicate darkness from my soul but to prevent its rule.

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Where can you go that will leave memory behind?

TODAY'S ONELINER
Is two Mexicans playing basketball a Juan on Juan? : D

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.86
RUSH - A Farewell To Kings (1977)
Your collection is not complete without this proto-prog metal materpiece
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEgXe-gQxX4

TRIVIA
One of the most dramatic suicides ever happened in 1974 when female newscaster Chris Chubbuck shot herself in the head during a Prime-Time news bulletin on Florida TV station WXLT-TV. She died 14 hours later.

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
I will keep my restless mind to firmly tp heel using the lead of concentration.

Saturday 17 July 2010

SATURDAY 17th JULY 2010 09:25(BST)

THIS DAY IN WW2 (17.7.40)
In Tokyo... A new Cabinet headed by Prince Konoye is appointed. Matsuoka is the new Foreign Minister and will be very influential. The Cabinet also includes a number of supporters of a more aggressive policy. The most important is General Tojo who becomes Minister of War.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
Blogging, other job, that's it!

TODAY'S THOUGHT
If you enjoy the process, it's your dream. If you are enduring the process, desperate for the result, it's somebody else's dream. – Martin J. Allsop

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
Making great strides in mental focus, another good proving ground for it today.

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Are you looking out for the next opportunity?

TODAY'S ONELINER
Sex, air and toilet roll have one thing in common - taken for granted until you find yourself without access to any! : D

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.85
RIOT - Fire Down Under(1980)
The album that Capitol Records wouldn't release because it was "too heavy" and eventually came out on Elektra. Fairly standard heaviness for 2010 metal, it's a monster metal masterpiece.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-EW6fpSIm0

TRIVIA
Libra (The Scales)is the only inanimate sign of the zodiac

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
My feelings will follow where my focus leads.

Thursday 15 July 2010

FRIDAY 16th JULY 2010 07:55(BST)

THIS DAY IN WW2 (16.7.40)
In Berlin, Hitler issues Directive 16, the order to make preparations for a seaborne invasion of Britain.

In Tokyo... Japanese Prime Minister Yonai resigns because of military pressure.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
Some blogging, me time, networking follow-up and maybe the ironing!

TODAY'S THOUGHT
In the civil war of the mind, ideas of SHOULD and COULD are no match for FEAR and WANT, but the ultimate victor, if only it will mobilise, is DETERMINATION

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
No department of my life will stand neglect for long.

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Is failure the same as worthlessness?

TODAY'S ONELINER
Men like virgins because they won't get criticised. : D

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.84
RAINBOW - Rising (1976)
Arguably, the first "Symphonic Rock" album, this epic half-hour overture is guitarist Ritchie Blackmore's finest moment. The late and superlatively great Ronnie James Dio (vocals) and Cozy Powell (drums) demonstrate why they are sorely missed.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SedQcg-65a8

TRIVIA
Cockroaches can live for up to nine days without their heads, and it only eventually kills them beacuse they starve.

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
If I can conceive of it, I can do it!

Tuesday 13 July 2010

TUESDAY 13th JULY 2010 11:40(BST)

THIS DAY IN WW2 (13.7.40)
In East Africa... The Italian forces in Abyssinia move over the border into Kenya to attack the small town of Moyale.

From Berlin... Hitler issues Directive 15 on the air war with Britain. The offensive is to begin at full strength on August 5th (although in reality it will be postponed). The RAF is to be rapidly driven from the skies in order to make a seabourne invasion possible.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
Some "me time" and blogging in the morning, attempting to reclaim the jungle for the garden in the afternoon, hypnotic script writing anf general business stuff in the evening.

TODAY'S THOUGHT
Guilt and worry is the thief of the joy of the moment.

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
I see all I wish being attracted towards me!

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Do you have a life-plan?

TODAY'S ONELINER
I saw a woman wearing a sweat shirt with "Guess" on it...so I said "Implants?" : D

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.83
PINK FLOYD - Dark Side of the Moon (1973)
No rock fan's collection is complete without this gem, a dark brooding concept masterpiece.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1V71MQEUJKY

TRIVIA
There are more people in California than the whole of Canada.

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
Now is always the best time, here the best place and with YOU the is best person for me right now.

Sunday 11 July 2010

MONDAY 12th JULY 2010 08:20(BST)

THIS DAY IN WW2 (12.7.40)
Over the North Sea... Hurricane fighters destroy 4 German bombers attacking a convoy off the coast of Suffolk.

Over Britain... German aircraft raid Aberdeen (causing 60 casualties) and Cardiff.

In Moscow... Kuusinen, former head of the Soviet sponsored Terijoki government (originally intended to replace the Finnish government in Helsinki), is appointed President of the Karelo-Finnish Soviet Republic, in territory acquired from Finland in the treaty of March 13.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
Blogging, clients and follow-up

TODAY'S THOUGHT
No matter where you are, where you've been or what you've done, right now you have the power to make a positive difference.

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
Come failure or success, my worth is constant, changing, invincible.

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
What is the best response to this moment?

TODAY'S ONELINER
A little boy asked his father, "Daddy, how much does it cost to get married?" Father replied, "I don't know son, I'm still paying." : D

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.82
STATUS QUO - Hello! (1973)
The definitive Quo sound encapsulated in this Magnum Opus. If you only ever get one Quo album, get this one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wr3JO0MhFTY

TRIVIA
The Soccer World Cup is not a cup - it's a trophy. There's no space in it to hold liquid.

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
Today I can and will bring happiness to another.

Saturday 10 July 2010

SUNDAY 11th JULY 2010 08:25(BST)

THIS DAY IN WW2 (11.7.40)
In Vichy France... President Lebrun resigns and Petain, already de facto dictator, becomes head of state after an overwhelming vote in his favour in parliament.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
Blogging, ironing, client and seminar prep, family quality time.

TODAY'S THOUGHT
We do not see things as they are, we see them as we are.

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
I will always be a "managed rageaholic". The lure of the addiction is its empowering nature. The power and strength surging through you, and the delight at seeing the waverers retreat before it, is very pleasurable. Well I know however from my extensive learning and experience that this power sours, spoils and brings unhappiness and chaos to the surroundings, as well as consumes the wielder and all he loves, until hate and anger is all that remains of him. Yet I don't regret having to fight this internal civil war, as the struggle has brought me profound strength and learning. The victory of the Union of Love over the Confederacy of Hate is hard-won but inevitable.

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
How will you increase the happiness in the world today?

TODAY'S ONELINER
Jesus loves you, but I think you're an asshole! : D

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.81
TOM PETTY - Full Moon Fever (1989)
The inspired guiding hand of Jeff Lynne produces this AOR masterpiece.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvlTJrNJ5lA

TRIVIA
The Arlington National Cemetary in the USA was originally built in 1864 as an overspill facility during the American Civil War, as due to the vast number of fatalities, all the existing cemetaries were full. The site chosen was the surrounding grounds of Confederate general Robert E. Lee's captured house,ARLINGTON HOUSE in Virginia, to imply that he was the man responsible for everyone buried there.

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
For so long as I have a vision, I live a life of purpose.

SATURDAY 10th JULY 2010 09:00(BST)

THIS DAY IN WW2 (10.7.40)
Over Britain... The Germans send 70 planes to raid dock targets in South Wales. In the British reckoning this is the first day of the battle of Britain.

Over the English Channel... There are more air battles in which there are losses on both sides.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
Blogging before the much-disliked "second job"

TODAY'S THOUGHT
A happy person is not a person in a certain set of circumstances, but rather a person with a certain set of attitudes ~ Hugh Downs

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
On a day where it's hard to do so, an excellent opportunity to practise reining in the attention.

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
In what do you hope?

TODAY'S ONELINER
If you're a dragon and it feels warm, shut your mouth, stupid! : D

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.80
ALAN PARSONS PROJECT - Eye In The Sky (1982)
Excellent enjoyable prog-lite
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMAGwMAXTpU

TRIVIA
The popular English vegetable the Swede is a biological cross between a cabbage and a turnip. Consequently, the leaves as well as the root is edible. Its proper name is the RUTABAGA. The term Swede was originally slang, shortened from "Swedish Turnip"

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
I will keep in constant touch with the peace at the heart of myself.

Wednesday 7 July 2010

THURSDAY 8th JULY 2010 08:15(BST)

THIS DAY IN WW2 (8.7.40)
In French West Africa... Damage to the French battleship Richelieu is increased by a hit from a torpedo bomber from the carrier Hermes.

In Morocco... In Casablanca, the French battleship Jean Bart is attacked by British forces.

In London... De Gaulle criticizes the British for these actions.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
Eyebrows and all other bits suitably seen to! Blogging, then shopping, an hour off, then house tidying before two clients this evening.

TODAY'S THOUGHT
Happiness is when your imagination puts your attention on your intention.

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
I'm feelin' OK!

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
How does it feel when you know you've made a difference?

TODAY'S ONELINER
If victim has severed a body part, pack the part in ice and take with victim to the hospital, unless it's the head, in which case refer to DEATH section : D

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.79
ALAN PARSONS PROJECT - The Turn of a Friendly Card (1980)
The Magnum Opus of this prog rock outfit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvwrSdMY7dQ

TRIVIA
The famous 12-note riff for SMOKE ON THE WATER originated when guitarist Ritchie Blackmore experimented with playing the opening to Bheethoven's 5th symphony backwards.

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
Like a restless puppy on a lead I will keep my attention tightly in step with my intention.

WEDNESDAY 7th JULY 2010 08:25(BST)

THIS DAY IN WW2 (7.7.40)
In French West Africa... The French battleship Richelieu is attacked in Dakar harbor during the night by a small British unit.

In Egypt... The French commander in Alexandria, Admiral Godefroy, agrees to allow his ships to be demobilized. The French force here consists of the battleship Lorraine, three heavy cruisers, one light cruiser, three destroyers and a submarine.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
Blogging and a some "me time" before restoring some order to the much neglected house. Garden abandoned for another week. Eyebrows and nails must be done!

TODAY'S THOUGHT
Only NOW is entirely within your power.

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
It seems that after all, love really does conquer all.

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Is your worry making the best use of this moment?

TODAY'S ONELINER
A TV can insult your intelligence, but nothing rubs it in like Microsoft Windows : D

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.78
NIRVANA - Nevermind (1991)
Dark, angry, the definitive Grunge album, a true landmark in Rock history.

TRIVIA
Playboy founder Hugh Hefner is former president George W. Bush's cousin.

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
Like water lashing at rock I wear down all obstacles before me by sheer persistence.

Monday 5 July 2010

TUESDAY 6th JULY 2010 08:22(BST)

THIS DAY IN WW2 (6.7.40)
In Algeria... At Mers-el-Kebir, the French battle cruiser Dunkerque is crippled by Swordfish torpedo-bombers from HMS Ark Royal.

In Germany... Hitler returns to Berlin in triumph after 8 weeks away.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
Blogging, client follow up, a 1-2-1 network meeting then home for the afternoon to do something about the mess indoors and the jungle garden outdoors! And I STILL need to trim my eyebrows!

TODAY'S THOUGHT
Be focused sufficiently on the WHAT and the HOW comes by itself.

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
I can't have a day off from myself!

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Where does your treasure lie?

TODAY'S ONELINER
To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target : D

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.77
NIGHTWISH - Oceanborn(1998)
The ultimate Symphonic Metal album - go geddit!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCVehuXlJxk

TRIVIA
Horses cannot breathe through their mouths.

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
I will always end up in the right place for me.

MONDAY 5th JULY 2010 11:50(BST)

THIS DAY IN WW2 (5.7.40)
In Vichy France... Marshal Petain's government breaks off diplomatic relations with Britain because of the action taken against the French navy, and orders an unsuccessful retaliatory torpedo bomber raid on the British naval base at Gibraltar.

In Romania... Romania joins the Axis alliance of Italy and Germany.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
Clients all day.

TODAY'S THOUGHT
He would be loved must love.

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
When something's not working it needs changing!

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
What by your your thought are you creating right now?

TODAY'S ONELINER
There's a fine line between cuddling and holding someone down so they can't get away.

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.76
NICKELBACK - All The Right Reasons (2005)
Moody. angry rock n roll
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmeUuoxyt_E

TRIVIA
The brontosaurus never existed. The skeleton originally called the brontosaurus was in fact a combination of two dinosaurs found in close proximity. There was no such dinosaur. The skeleton concerned was mainly an Apatosaurus.

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
I am happy to let go of that which I am not to embrace fully what I am!

Saturday 3 July 2010

SUNDAY 4th JULY 2010 07:55(BST)

THIS DAY IN WW2 (4.7.40)
In East Africa... The Italians advance from Abysinia into the Sudan occupying Kassala and Gallabat just over the border. The Italians use more than two brigades at Kassala which is defended by only two companies of the Sudan Defense Force.

In Romania... A new Cabinet is formed. The prime minister is Gigurtu and the Foreign Minister Manoilescu who represents the Iron Guard. The policies of the new government are pro-German and anti-Semitic.

In the English Channel... The Luftwaffe attacks a convoy south of Portland; the Stuka dive-bombers sink 5 of the 9 ships.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
Blogging, laundry and quality time!

TODAY'S THOUGHT
Never teach an unwilling student. You will only frustrate yourself and upset the student.

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
For all my verbal eloquence, there are some in front of whom I have no idea what to say.

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
If you cannot be criticised, how can you criticise?

TODAY'S ONELINER
We live in a society where pizza gets to your house before the police. : D

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.75
MEAT LOAF - BAT OUT OF HELL (1977)
If you haven't heard it for a while, go back and be reminded what a masterpiece it is.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Waq_z7lvxjw

TRIVIA
The space between your eyes - called the glabella - is usually equivalent to the size of your eye.

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
Right now I am immensely grateful for.....

Thursday 1 July 2010

FRIDAY 2nd JULY 2010 08:15(BST)

THIS DAY IN WW2 (2.7.40)
In the North Atlantic... The British merchant ship Arandora Star is sunk off the coast of Ireland by a U-boat. Of the 1200 people aboard 800 are drowned. They are among the 8000 "enemy aliens" who are to be deported from Britain for internment abroad.

From Berlin... An Armed Forces High Command, OKW, order is issued entitled "The War Against England." It begins "The Fuhrer and Supreme Commander has decided that a landing in England is possible." In response to this order Goring gives instructions for an intensified air blockade with especial attention to be given to attacks on shipping.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
After a manic day yesrday, a good 2.5 hours at the keyboard doing blogging, client follow-up, networking follow-up and the accounts.

TODAY'S THOUGHT
To emerge from adversity strengthens confidence. To bask in a string of victories breeds arrogance and overconfidence.

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
Making great leaps in understanding the nature of fear. Maybe I'll do those eyebrows today!

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Where would you turn for comfort when no one approves of you?

TODAY'S ONELINER
Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine. : D

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.74
MOTORHEAD - 1916 (1990)
A creative high point at the beginning of the 90's
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hgqcfciQt0

TRIVIA
The American flag patch is backwards on U.S. Army uniforms.

The blue field on the flag (the part with the stars) faces forward. This is to symbolize carrying a flag into battle. The blue field with the stars is the part of the flag that's closest to the flag pole, so if you were marching while holding a flag, the blue field would always be in the front.

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
My intuition will guide me faithfully in this moment.