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Archive for August 13th, 2008

Michael Phelps…Wows World With Wins! Photos, a concern!

Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: August 13, 2008

As the Olympics competitions head into the main stretch, the remarkable performance of Michael Phelps in the “cube” at Beijing, continues to captivate the world.
Yesterday, for instance, there were two stunning 1st-prize wins!
Despite a moment of crisis when water seeped into his goggles and flooded his unprotected eyes with chlorine – Phelps struck pay dirt [...]

California “stop”…definition!

Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: August 13, 2008

A California “stop” is successfully maneuvered when a driver manages to slow down, glance at the stop sign for a second or two, then cruise on down the highway without catching the eye of old smokey.

Just recently it came to my attention that “The Tattler” is being read in German, Italian, French, Spanish, and – quite possibly – Japanese.
And – who knows – perhaps in a smidgen or two of computer-speak, too.
So, I have paused to consider whether the blog musings translate well.
Because I am inclined to use a lot [...]