Due to our location (Ystad) and our knowledge of his work, I thought it only right to introduce you to Sweden's Henning Mankell who's books are also available in English.

We took out 5 videos based on Mankell's Kurt Wallender Detective series, in preparation of our move to Ystad and thoroughly enjoyed them. I only recently learnt that his writings are also available in English. Wallander is Ystad's most famous 'fictitious' citizen. The Wallander series has sold more than 25 million copies and is most delightful entertainment for those with an enjoyment for books regarding a detective series.

Here is a list of books available in English

Faceless Killers .. 1997
The White Lioness .. 1998
Pyramiden .. 1999
One Step Behind .. 2000
The Fifth Woman .. 2000
Sidetracked .. 2000
The Dogs of Riga .. 2001
Firewall .. 2002
Before the Frost .. 2004
The Man Who Smiled .. 2005

Please, let us know if any of you come across Mankell's work?

Ystad is a popular destination for both the book and film enthusiasts as all the stories are contemporary and the actual settings can be found in and around the Town.

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Jacques Villeneuve will not return to his BMW race seat, after the team announced on Monday morning that they had agreed to terminate his contract by mutual consent.

Read more here

Robert Kubica has been disqualified from the Hungarian Grand Prix after his BMW Sauber was found to be 2kg under the minimum weight limit.

The 21-year-old Polish debutant took the chequered flag in seventh place but has been excluded from the final classification after his car failed post-race scrutineering.Read more here

Good morning, everyone! :tired: I've had a blue Monday so far. I slept through my alarm & woke up an hour later than I should've, so got my son to kindergarten late. I got eaten by mozzies during the night & am covered in bites & am just one massive itch. ad: I hope you're all having a better Monday than I am.

Which of the 50 states has the shortest motto?

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I am thrilled for him for winning the Hungarian Grand Prix :f1: despite suffering a 10 place penalty on the starting grid and finishing top of the podium after battling through the field from 14th position on the starting grid


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We don't know how long we are going to live. Perhaps we have a number of years left, or perhaps the winning post is around the corner. Who knows? However, the way we spend each day is much more important than the number of days we have left. Consider the following two rules of life to help you reclaim your time:

One: Live as if it's your last hour.

Two: Treat others today as if you are seeing them for the last time.

What will your life look like if you regard today as your last hours on earth? What will happen if you treat others with respect because you may never see them again? If you see these two rules in a serious light, please keep the following in mind:

The Lord gives away life one day at a time

God gives life in "one-day-at-a-time" portions. He does not guarantee five years of life in advance. At this exact moment in London or Dubai, Pretoria or Bloemfontein, you are living your special daily portion of life with the compliments of the living God. Therefore, your heart can be filled with hope, because God has given you the green light of life today.

Perhaps your life is not all moonshine and roses, but you can do something about that. The time God has given you are borrowed time, grace-time, favour-time, a time for beginning over and from the start. But, He keeps watch on what you do with this time. Do not wait for others to make your life enjoyable. Do not think that life owes you anything. If you do, you will go with a long face for the rest of your life. No, be brave! Surprise everyone around you – dare to call today a day of celebration.

Choose to be joyful today. Become quiet at the feet of your Heavenly Father for a few moments, right where you are now. Bask in his loving presence, and break a piece of bread with good friends. Set aside festive moments with your children and your marriage partner as well (Ecclesiastes 8:15; 9:9). Forget about an unimportant appointment; cancel a boring meeting. Share words of encouragement with someone who has lost hope. Give a grumpy colleague a smile. Sincerely pray for your unfair boss at work. Start living: today is the only time you have. Do not waste it. You will see the sun rise tomorrow only if it is God's will. There you have it: a whole day's journey lies ahead. Live it to the full.



PRAYER
Lord, today was a gift I received from your hand!

May I redeem these 24 hours.

May I live my life to the full in your honour today.

Make me a living blessing to everyone I meet today.

May my tongue be full of love and my heart full of hope.

May the world be a little different by tonight because I have lived my life full speed for You and for others today.

In the wonderful Name of Christ,

Amen

God bless

Stephan Joubert
http://www.echurch.co.za

Nice and relaxing day sunday today for us after yesterday's small (Yeah right) DIY jobs that have left me sore in places I didn't know I had....

I'll just say that I hate trimming hedges and leave it at that :p You can fill in the superlatives yourselves.

Off to the animal park today as the weather is fantastic unny: and then when we get back home there'll be an interesting :f1: to watch. :jive:

I hope you have a great day everyone.

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FLOYD LANDIS, this yearÂ’s Tour de France winner, was last night contemplating the ruins of his sporting career after a second drug sample tested positive for testosterone.

Landis, 30, was sacked from Phonak, his Swiss cycling team, within minutes of the result being made public and only a legal action can prevent him being the first Tour winner to be stripped of the trophy and its £303,000 prize money.

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A film depicting a special friendship between Nelson Mandela & James Gregory (who guarded him in prison) is apparantly being made. The film is based on a memoir by James Gregory which chronicles the intially racist wardens close relationship with Madiba.

Dennis Haysbert (President David Palmer in 24) to play Mandela.
Joseph Fiennes (William Shakespeare in Shakespeare in love) to play James Gregory.
Terry Pheto (from the movie Tsotsi) to play Madiba's daughter.

I believe Johnny Clegg has been asked to write a song for the upcoming movie.

It's been said that the film will cost around 155 million rand.

Will be interesting to see how it does once it's released.