| CTF |
[Nov. 23rd, 2009|10:12 am] |
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Having, on Friday, finally got my voucher from the government to open a Child Trust Fund for my baby, I went to the Yorkshire Building Society website to get an application form to open the account. (This is the current Best Buy CTF according to Which?). That arrived this morning and I wasted no time in filling it in. But it caused me a little amusement. There is a space on the form for my name and address and previous address if at my present address for less than three years. There is also a space for my child's name and address. And previous address if at present address for less than three years. I did think about putting "Mummy's tummy" in that space, but decided, in the end to settle for "N/A."
The form can be used for transferring CTFs from other providers for older children, so it's not a daft thing to have on the form. It just amused me in the context of my (very nearly) six month old son! |
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| Joke heard on the radio this morning |
[May. 11th, 2009|11:06 am] |
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This was read out by Ken Bruce on Radio 2 this morning...
One day a florist goes to a barber for a haircut. After the cut he
asks for his bill and the barber replies, 'I cannot accept money
from you. I am doing community service this week.' The florist
is pleased and leaves the shop.
When the barber goes to open his shop the next morning there
is a 'thank you' card and a dozen roses waiting for him at his
door.
Later that day, a college professor comes in for a haircut, and when
he tries to pay his bill, the barber again says, 'I cannot accept money
from you. I'm doing community service this week.' The professor is
very happy and leaves the shop.
The next morning when the barber opens his shop, there is a 'thank
you' card and a dozen different books, such as 'How to Improve Your
Business' and 'Becoming More Successful.'
Then a Member of Parliament comes in for a haircut , and when he
goes to pay his bill the barber again replies, 'I cannot accept money
from you. I'm doing community service this week.' The MP is very
pleased and leaves the shop.
The next morning when the barber goes to open up, there are a dozen
Members of Parliament lined up waiting for a free haircut. |
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| England |
[Apr. 23rd, 2009|09:04 am] |
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Happy St. George's Day everyone. Looks like it's going to be another beautiful day. |
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| Almost forgot! |
[Mar. 17th, 2009|01:55 pm] |
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Happy St. Patrick's Day, everyone!
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| In today's metro |
[Feb. 26th, 2009|07:22 am] |
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I find this deeply disturbing. What were her parents doing? |
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| For the parents and teachers on my flist |
[Feb. 3rd, 2009|01:49 pm] |
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I'd like to recommend a book I've just read. It's called Unconditional Parenting by Alfie Kohn. The first half explains at some length why rewards and punishments don't work. The second half explains what to do instead. I don't think it's quite as practical a how-to on this subject as this book, but I found the arguments very compelling. Definitely worth a read. |
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| Book meme from just about everyone |
[Jan. 28th, 2009|08:24 am] |
The Big Read thinks the average adult has only read six of the top 100 books they've printed below.
1) Look at the list and bold those you have read.
2) Italicize those you intend to read.
3) Underline the books you LOVE.
( Cut because it's long! ) |
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| How? |
[Jan. 23rd, 2009|08:18 am] |
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Saw this story on the front page of the Metro this morning.
How the hell could a mother be unaware that her three-year-old son was smoking?!!! I wouldn't let anyone smoke near a three-year-old, never mind sit back and let him light up his own! Just what is the world coming to? |
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| Thought for the day |
[Dec. 2nd, 2008|11:50 am] |
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If ignorance is bliss...
...why aren't people happy? |
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| Police give out flip-flops to drunk women... |
[Nov. 28th, 2008|09:59 am] |
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Incredible!. Are the police also going to make sure that people take off their make-up, clean their teeth and fold up their clothes properly before they go to bed..?
Just asking! |
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| The final word on nutrition |
[Nov. 21st, 2008|01:46 pm] |
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After an exhaustive review of the research literature, here's the final
word on nutrition and health.:
1. Japanese eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than us.
2. Mexicans eat a lot of fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than us.
3. Chinese drink very little red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than us.
4. Italians drink excessive amounts of red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than us.
5. Germans drink beer and eat lots of sausages and fats and suffer fewer heart attacks than us.
6. The French eat foie-gras, full fat cheese and drink red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than us
CONCLUSION: Eat and drink what you like. Speaking English is apparently what kills you. |
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| I'm shocked |
[Nov. 20th, 2008|07:48 am] |
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John Sergeant's quit Strictly Come Dancing!!
I feel sorry for the guy. It wasn't his fault. No, he shouldn't really still have been in the competition at this late stage, given his inability to dance, and it made several people very cross that he was kept in by the public vote when he was consistently bottom of the leaderboard after the judges' votes. But that's the way the show was constructed. It didn't seem fair that some much better dancers were voted out, but unless you deny the public their vote, or rig the results, you have to accept those results.
I guess it will probably return to being a dance competition now... |
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| Obama's victory speech |
[Nov. 5th, 2008|07:48 am] |
Quite a speech!
I've got quite cynical about politicians, but I'm quite optimistic that this man believes what he's saying. Good luck to him. |
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| Breaking news |
[Oct. 3rd, 2008|09:58 am] |
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The US Treasury released the new Dollar Bill today:
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Meme snagged from ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) gipsy_dreamer |
[Sep. 26th, 2008|10:27 am] |
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Your result for The Which Discworld Character Am I Test... Captian CarrotYou scored 88 intelligence, 63 morality, and 67 physical strengenth! You are an intriguing character. Good hearted, incredibly strong, and a headful of information that makes that Jeopardy guy look like a bar trivia hack. No one knows what to make of a six-foot tall dwarf who dates a werewolf, and may be the true heir to the throne of Ankh-Morpork. But you can make everyone get along, and are a born leader. Take The Which Discworld Character Am I Test at HelloQuizzy
There are worse characters I could be... |
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