Creation theory is being bigged up in some parts of the USA at the moment, particularly in the field of school education, according to reports I have seen. For nothing, apparently, did Darwin voyage to the Galapagos.
Galapagos are oceanic islands which have never been connected to a continent. All of the organisms found in the Galapagos arrived in the islands by swimming, flying or floating.
The majority of organisms present in the Galapagos originated from North, South or Central America, the Caribbean or the Antarctic. The unique location of the archipelago in relation to Southern Humboldt Current and Northern Panama Current has played a large role in the unique mix of plants that made their way to the islands.
Islands in the Stream, Dolly Parton and whatsisface, I love that song. Kenny Rodgers, a fine song stylist; but a bad hair stylist.
Stylist bags contains a wide variety of long-lasting eye colors, lipsticks and foundations. Nothing I use.
Use your time on earth wisely, for you won't get another chance. Unless you are a Hindu.
Hindu belief says you shouldn't step on a beetle or a worm because it might be your granny. Did I get that right?
Right people are not always in the right place. Who cares?
Cares and worries weigh down the peoples of northern climates. Let's be more southern, more Mediterranean, more spontaneous.
Spontaneous shows of affection can sometimes lead to misunderstandings. So be careful of who might be watching, I say.
Say, one can watch but can one participate? A London gathering, with people from all around the world, is a show for locals as for foreigners.
Foreigners expect London to be full of weirdos, and they still buy postcards of punk hairstyles from the 80s. So a bit of embracing from various A2Kers should appear quite run-of-the-mill.
Mill Reef was a racehorse which was a classic winner, but I don't know enough about racing to tell you which. Brigadier Gerard was another, but apparently most of the stallions are geldings, poor chaps.
Phew, no gelding he. Well done, sir.
Mill Reef - Horse Racing History
A great horse between 1970 and 1972, trained by Ian Balding and ridden by Geoff Lewis. Mill Reef was off to a flying start even as a two year old. He raced six times claiming five victories. These victories included major races such as the Coventry Stakes, Gimcrack Stakes and the Dewhurst Stakes. All quality races where he simply spreadeagled the fields winning these races by an average of seven lengths. He suffered just one defeat as a three and four year old and this came at the hands of the brilliant mile specialist Brigadier Gerard, in the 2000 Guineas. From there though it was success all the way and Mill Reef became the first horse to win the Derby, King George VI and the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. An outstanding achievement. Mill Reef then treated his public to a facile ten lengths win in the Prix Ganay at Lonchamp. Sadly he was only to race once more, capturing the Coronation Cup at Epsom, to prove himself as one the greatest mile and a half horses ever. In late August 1972 he fractured a leg on the gallops and was retired to stud. He met with further success as a sire, producing two Derby winners and winners of several other major races.
Mill Reef - Horse Racing History
History told me that emperor Hadrian ruled from 117 to 138. He limited the empire's size to keep it manageable, extensively touring the provinces to ensure they were well governed.
As attacks on the empire increased, the Romans became very concerned with the defence of their frontiers. In 122 Hadrian started the building of a wall (Hadrian's Wall) to defend Roman Britain from outsiders. It was built between the Tyne and the Solway Firth to keep out the barbarian Scots and Picts. The wall was completed in 126. It was 117 km long and was mainly built of stone. Some 16 forts, and ditches ten metres wide on both sides, made it the Romans' most elaborate frontier.
In 130 Hadrian visited Egypt. He founded a new capital at Antinopolis.
When Hadrian died in 138 he was succeeded by Antonius Pius. Antonius married Faustina and they had four children.
Chaps (and often Children) don't half natter on a lot. Well, thanks for all that interesting data on racing and emperors.
Emperors in the Ming Dynasty, about 500 years ago, would offer eight-treasure porridge to their officials during festivals and it was considered a holy food. As it gained favor in the feudal upper class, it quickly became popular throughout the country. I wonder if Clary has ever tried it during her travels?
Travels along the Silk Route and to Beijing never included eight-treasure porridge, I'm afraid, I believe it is a savoury rice porridge with nuts and vegetables.
Vegetables are where it's at, especially if they are nice and crisp and fresh. It's the wise cabbage which knows its own father; do you think they actually feel it when they are pulled up?
Up to now, I have dismissed their having actual pain. However, I have read that there is a type of silent shriek which elicits empathy in neighbouring plants.
Plants I know how to build it, equip it, organise it, and made it turn fine. But that's not what I prefer.
