Morning Mirror 46 - 13th April 2003 |
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Our view of things is often quite short-sighted. The long span of human history is a story of victims and victimizers rolling in the dust, first one on top and then another, until all are all finally covered in the dust. There is no better place on earth to see that history than in the Mesopotamian valley where the ancient city of Baghdad is located. In a recent article, Bill Moyers recounted that history: The headline "Marines Cross the Euphrates" got me to thinking.... Do they know? Do they know, these young Marines,
this elite The mighty Darius also crossed the Euphrates, and
on these plains The Euphrates is the largest and longest river of
western Asia. And Adam and Eve, exiled, crossed the Euphrates
fleeing East of Eden. And on these stones is all that remain of
conquests, rebellions and Even Ghengis Khan met his match trying to get
here. The last Five thousand years from now, who will be crossing the Euphrates? What will remain from our time? And what will be remembered? - Bill Moyers
A more intelligent kind of war humour... The British speech : (Lt.Col Tim Collins) "If you are ferocious in battle, remember to be magnanimous in victory, We go to liberate, not to conquer. We are entering Iraq to free a people, and only flag that will be flown in that ancient land is their own. Don't treat them as refugees, for they are in their own country. If there're casualties of war, then remember, when they woke up and got dressed in the morning they did not plan to die this day. Allow them dignity in death. Bury them properly and mark their graves. You will be shunned unless your conduct is of the highest, for your deeds will follow you down history. Iraq is steeped in history. It is the site of the Garden of Eden, of the Great Flood and the birth of Abraham. Tread lightly there." The US speech : Vice Admiral Timothy Keating "When the president says 'Go', look out - it's hammer time" (followed by We Will Rock You at high volume). (Thanks to Yvonne)
THROW OVERS Do you know of anyone that makes throw over for covering furniture? Please contact as I am looking for some to make me 4. Heather Vosloo COTTAGE NEEDED Cottage wanted for rent: I am looking for a cottage to rent from May, somewhere in the Hillside/Burnside areas. If you can help, please phone me, Mike Aveley, on 023-517393. GARDENER NEEDED REQUIRED: EXPERIENCED GARDENER WITH TRACEABLE REFERENCES TO WORK IN KUMALO. MUST HAVE GOOD GARDENING AND POOL CARE KNOWLEDGE, BE HONEST RELIABLE AND ABLE TO WORK ON HIS OWN. CONTACTS sguest@mweb.co.zw HOUSE NEEDED TO RENT Chantelle ...... email address: iversens@telconet.co.zw is looking for a house to rent. DOMESTIC WORKER REQUIRED I am looking for an English speaking Domestic Worker with immediate effect. Can you please help. WEDDING DRESS FOR SALE Wedding Dress - Size 38 Contact Dana on 091 240181 GARDENER NEEDED Mature reliable garden worker. Live in possibility. Need references. Contact Kim 245492. HOUSE WANTED TO RENT We are looking for a secure home in Bulawato to rent. Must be in a decent area. Please contact the Nielsens on the following address znielsen@mweb.co.zw STAFF NEEDED AT LAVENDER BAY Once again I am looking for staff. Carol, my right hand, is leaving at the end of May to start a Chef's course in SA. So I urgently need to find a replacement. I need someone responsible and reliable with loads of initiative. Someone who can be counted on to get down and do the job without having to be instructed all the time. Someone who will be able to manage the shop when I am away. She needs to be computer literate and will be expected to input purchases and sales into Pastel. Pastel knowledge not necessary. as it's a very easy programme to learn. She will take over the basic day to day running of the shop. Cashing up, banking, decorating, serving customers, ordering etc. She needs to be presentable and have a very friendly, patient nature. Someone with a dash of energy would be good! I would need her to start in the middle of May. Age is not really an issue as Carol is 18 and I find she is very capable and efficient. Please would you help by forwarding this to as many people as you can. Your help is greatly appreciated. With thanks and best wishes Karen Dalton FOR SALE:
Tel. Pam on 241638 or e-mail at jopa@netconnect.co.zw PROPERTY FOR SALE IN WORRINGHAM 22km from Bulawayo (2km off Beitbridge Road on narrow tar). 35.28 acres with excellent water. Large proportion of property arable, with 2 boreholes & reservoir. Electricity & telephone connected. Kopje outcrop with dam view - potential site for a home. Seasonal stream. Small store. Contact: Ingrid Hugo BULAWAYO CITY COUNCIL The new look at our intersections are very depressing. Ballast stones are very hot and unattractive. Any plants surrounded by this will suffer the heat. While I understand the need to conserve water and energy, there are plants which don't require constant watering, they would serve to keep these intersections as attractive as they have been in the past. There are not many towns that have this intersection feature, and it has always been special to Bulawayo. Hope we can come up with something more attractive than ballast stones. BYO RESIDENT DOMESTIC WORKER RECOMMENDED Anyone need a domestic servant? I am happy to recommend a lady who has done some work for me - she is 30, reliable, efficient. She lives in Hillside, so would not need accommodation if she were to work in the area. She says she can cook, but I have not put that skill to the test. Margie Rees BEAUTIFUL PEDIGREED, REGISTERED PERSIAN KITTENS, SEVERAL COLOURS, AVAILABLE NOW CONTACT MRS LAMB TELEPHONE: BULAWAYO 241945 COTTAGE NEEDED Young responsible couple looking to rent a cottage or small house in
Bulawayo. Many thanks LOST DOG Lost about a month ago Jack Russell female, white with rust spots, with docked tail. Answers to the name of Twigsy, Lost on Hillside Road, Telephone 256488 Steve Shannon. HOUSE FOR RENT. Golden Oldie in Suburbs area: Fully fitted kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 lounges, dinning room, study/pantry, 2 bathrooms built in cupboards, fitted carpets, double lock up garage, single domestic quarters, 2 bedroom cottage with bathroom, kitchen and lounge. No borehole or swimming-pool. Will be available from July/August, can be rented fully furnished or empty. We are specifically looking for someone to rent for Forex to raise funds for study overseas. If interested please contact: Craig and Mell Jones MAZDA 626 STATION WAGON FOR SALE Model: September 1993 Contact: Ingrid Hugo HOUSE SITTERS AVAILABLE House-sitters available from 25th May to 25th June approx. Careful elderly couple - animal lovers Tel 285333. Joan Quick House for rent in Hillside (near CBC) & 3 loving pets looking for good homes.
Worth $80 000 per month but we are negotiable as long as the garden is kept flourishing. Forex would be great, of course. Available July (possibly June) We have a garden boy who does not live on the premises who is willing to stay on, if needed. If not, he has another job to go to already. We also have a male (neutered) ginger cat (5 years), a gorgeous male staffie (3 years) and a cute little boston x fox terrier (18 months - excellent watch dog) that we are looking for homes for. They are all inside (on the furniture!) pets and adore people, especially kids. They, especially the Staffie, are like our 'kids' and we are desperate to find them all loving homes. Suitable for real dog lovers only! Contact Steve or Gayl Smythe VACANCY - BOOK KEEPER. Mature book-keeper with a minimum of 15 years experience required. Must be computer literate with knowledge of Paste version 5, Belina payroll and Microsoft Office. Quiet, suburban working environment. Interested persons to send C.V. to: The Advertiser By the 25th April 2003. Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview. ISUZU SINGLE CAB NEEDED I am looking for an Isuzu 2.8 single cab 2001 model or newer.If you have any queries you can contact myself on 011409744. Your help is greatly appreciated TYRES FOR SALE 4 tyres - 184x14, Bridgestone - new, but just travelled from Petersburg; 85,000 each. Tel 280532 or 011-860490. Thanks very much. Sincere condolences to the families of the following
MORE VOICES FROM THE PAST What about 'Uncle Bob" (Bob Ross) and his girlfriend Sonia Hatton?
NEVER give up, for that is the time and place that the tide will turn.
Some days you're the dog; some days you're the hydrant.
"There is always a disposition in people's minds to think
existing conditions will be permanent. They will not."
Stay Strong ... ROCK ON
MOOD RING My husband bought me a mood ring the other day. You know, the ones that change color to reflect mood changes. When I'm in a good mood it turns green. When I'm in a bad mood, it leaves a red mark on his forehead.
Thought for the Day: If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it.
NO MOVIES SORRY !!
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