This last weekend is traditionally the start of Christmas for us. Friday night was the annual CLIC - Sargent carol Concert at the Glasgow royal concert Hall. This event is organised by a voluntary committee of which Beth is a member and she allows me to tag along and help.
The concert raises funds for CLIC - Sargent which some of you know were a great support to us in the past and getting involved allows us to put something back into a great organisation. The carol concert is a great way to kick of the Christmas season and if you like a good sing then I would recommend it for next year.
Tuesday, 8 December 2009
Thursday, 3 December 2009
Checking your sources
Wandering the internet requires a certain degree of cynicism and there are a few places I trust more than others. Usually these are reputable newspapers or well respected news sources.
When I do get a questionable story or email I often head for http://www.snopes.com/ where there is a usually a reference to some of the crazier stories that circulate. This week for example I received the following from one of my regulars who has a habit of forwarding without checking.
“ From a friend in Houston.
Today I went to the Harwin Central Mall to pick up some crystals.. The very first store that you come to when you walk from the lobby of the building into the shopping area had this sign posted on their door. The shop is run by Muslims. I couldn't stay in the building, it made me so sick.
Feel free to share this with others. There then follows a picture of a sign followed by this text “Imam Ali flew one of the planes into the twin towers. Nice huh? Religion of peace my #!#.....
I WOULD NEVER SET FOOT IN THAT MALL !!!!!!"
Ever sceptical I headed for snopes.com and read their article. What do you think?
When I do get a questionable story or email I often head for http://www.snopes.com/ where there is a usually a reference to some of the crazier stories that circulate. This week for example I received the following from one of my regulars who has a habit of forwarding without checking.
“ From a friend in Houston.
Today I went to the Harwin Central Mall to pick up some crystals.. The very first store that you come to when you walk from the lobby of the building into the shopping area had this sign posted on their door. The shop is run by Muslims. I couldn't stay in the building, it made me so sick.
Feel free to share this with others. There then follows a picture of a sign followed by this text “Imam Ali flew one of the planes into the twin towers. Nice huh? Religion of peace my #!#.....
I WOULD NEVER SET FOOT IN THAT MALL !!!!!!"
Ever sceptical I headed for snopes.com and read their article. What do you think?
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