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Latest News:
Dec. 30, 2008 - Still alive and kicking:-)
ar 1, 2006 -
Wow, ages have passed since I have written down any thoughts here. Hm, what has happened since june of last year? Well, the salsa lesson is over and to my regret, I haven't been practicing all too much. I was in the Dominican Rep. a few weeks ago, but they only play merengue and bachatta there. No salsa at all. So I guess I am a bit rusty, but if I get the oportunity to practice, I will be on the dance floor;-) At the moment, I am renovating my livingroom. Redid the floor, removed the 70's wallpaper and painted it seashell white and put in new baseboards in the same color as the wall. Only thing missing now is the wall unit which my dad is currently putting the finishing touches on. I am very curious to see what this will look like. Just hope that my dad kept to the sketches I made. Let's see...
Jun 3, 2005 -
Just had my first salsa lesson last night. Very cool, enjoyed it a lot. It is twice a week and very relaxed so it is fun to do. The first lesson only involved learning basic steps and we didn't actually dance with a partner so I don't think I can claim to be a salsa dancer yet, but let's see what 's up after 4 weeks and 8 lessons:-)
Mar 8, 2005 -
Started my new job with Interoute last week and so far I am impressed. There are a lot of new and interesting things to learn especially in the area of fiber optic backnone networks (that's how the emails and web pages go from a to b). And most importantly there is a warm and friendly atmosphere in the office. There are also a few other reasons for me to be excited, but more about that later;-)
Dec 29, 2004 -
Well, my vacation plans for January have hit a road bump. After the Tsunami in Asia devistated the region and killed over 50.000 people I am not quite sure what to do with the plane ticket to Sri Lanka which is laying in my desk drawer. It seemed like such a good  idea at the time, but how was I to know that the killer wave of the century was going hit the little piece of paradise I wanted to visit. Luckily Anura,  a friend of mine who is currently there visiting family, is fine. After 3 days of trying to reach him by phone, I finally got through.
Nov 19, 2004 -
It is amazing but true... after many years of just talking about it, I am getting serious about leaning Italian. I am taking an italian course. Really! It started yesterday and I even plan on doing my homework on the weekend:-)
Oct 11, 2004 -
I have been in Amsterdam now for a week because of work and will be here for another week. I have been to Amsterdam a few times before, but never for this length of time and I must say, I do like it here and I am seriously considering moving here. Work here is good, city is very lively and the people are very relaxed and friendly. On the other hand, I certainly would miss Vienna with my rituals and friends that I have there. Life is full of decisions, isn't it!
Sept 30, 2004 -
Have been away for a while now, spending most of my time traveling around this summer. Tunesia is an interesting place... very busy and loud compared to European standards. Bargaining for a good price at a local market is a real challenge. Not for the faint of heart.
Aug 20, 2004
- As usual, it has been a while since writing a few lines here. I have been getting around lately though... went sailing in Croatia, hiking in Cinque Terre, Italy and watched the Formula 1 in Belgium. And as if all this isn't enough, I will be going to Tunesia next week to just relax on a warm sandy beach for a weak:-) That's all for now folks...
June 22, 2004 -
Went to see one of my favorite Canadian singers, Nelly Furtado, in Vienna last week. She put on a great show in the Gasometer and brought the crowd to its feet. I probably had more fun jumping around at this concert than at any other. Check out some of the video clips I shot. Vid1 Vid2 Vid3 Vid4
April 2, 2004 - It is finally April and spring has found its way to Vienna. A song that I find suites this time of year very well is "Three Little Birds", this time by Gilberto Gil instead of the original rendition by Bob Marley. Cute video... what do you think?
Mar 29, 2004 -
Have a new Guest Book so please feel free to use it for anything and everything you may have to say to me or to the world for that matter:-) The old one was full, but can still be read.
Mar 25, 2004 -
Just finished renovating my kitchen a couple of weeks ago. As always, it turned out to be more work than expected because things like peeling paint gave me a few additional grey hairs along the way. This has nothing to do with my kitchen, but I just watched this cute video clip gives a little insight to what it means to be Canadian, which I consider myself to partially be.
Dec 11, 2003 -
Just noticed that it has been ages since I wrote anything here. So... ummm...ok...I officially opened the snowboard season this past weekend in Obertauern. Because of the relatively high elevation there was pleanty of snow and the weather was gorgeous. I tried to heed the temptation of going out and drinking excessively, which I managed to do successfully on all but 2 oocasions. Most of my friends along on the trip where not so fortunate. Pasquale and Michi to mention a few names;-)
Aug 20, 2003 -
Been lazy and haven't told many stories as of late. I went on vacation in the begining of Aug. Decided to relax on the white sands of the Black Sea in Bulgaria. It was nice, but next time I rather go before or after August when there are less people there. Things are cheap, especially the food and drink as long as you stay away from the artificial tourist resort towns. A large beer for EUR 0.75 is not a bad thing. Or how about a vodka (10cl !!) for only EUR 2. Just like to mention here that I didn't go for the cheap booze... really. Didn't get smashed a single time.
May 22, 2003 -
Quite a while since I have added any news here. I guess the spring has been too nice so far to be spending a lot of time in from the the computer. I did spend a great 4 days in Bologna and Lignano, Italy in the beginning of May. Italy is definitely my favorite vacation destination that is reachable by car. I am even seriously considering taking Italien lessons.
Mar 3, 2003 -
Added a great italian recipe (broccoli anchovy pesto). Got it from Pasquale, a new colleage here at work who comes directly from Bari, Italy and just happens to be a great italian cook so I hope to adding some more delicious recipes soon.
Mar 1, 2003 -
Was shocked to read to conclusion to "Animal Farm". I was hoping ill the end that the supressed animals would rebel and kick some pig-ass and provide a happy ending to this thought provoking book, but unfortunately this was not to be.
an26, 2003 -
Bought a rather unusual "toy" last week.. a wok. Something I have always been dreaming of and now I funally have one to call my own. I have alfeady tried out a couple of Thai recipes and they turned out suprisingly tasty. Now I need to find some victoms to try this stuff on. If you feel up to the adventure, then please send me a note:
Jan 19, 2003 -
As promised, added the Tenerife photos. Didn't around to adding comments though. Just enjoy them and use your fantasy to imagine what really happend in those 2 weeks, but the short 30 seconnd films playing in your minds will probably be a lot wilder than was really the case. None the less...
Dec 27 - Jan 10, 2003 -
Spent the holidays on Tenerife (one of the Canary Islands for geographical underachievers). Was it ever a pleasure to feel the warm rays of sun in the middle of the winter while it is cold and snowy at home. It was a good balance of lazy afternoons by the pool or on the beach as well as excursions to the beautiful mountains and villiages of Tenerife. Due to the varying climate on the island with a 3800m volcanic peak in its center, the wide spectrum of flora on the island is truley breathtaking. As usual, the fotos will follow shortly.
Nov 23-24, 2002 -
Went snowboarding to the glacier at Kitzsteinhorn to get an early start to the season. Unfortunately this is what about a 100.000 other skiers and boarders from Germany, Netherlands, Hungary, Czech Rep also thought so it was increadably crowded. And to top it off, Sunday was cancelled due to storm at the top where slopes are. But the 3 hours on Saturday where still worth all the trouble :-))
Nov 1, 2002 -
Was a long weekend. Drove 2 hours south of Vienna to the Styrian Wine Road and spent 3 fun and relaxing days there eating roasted chestnuts, salads with pumkin seed oil and drinking local wines and shnaps. The many vinyard covered hills and small winding roads really do justify calling this region of Austria the "Styrian Tuscany". Especially beautiful  with the changing colors of the leaves in the vinyards. A tip for anyone considering visiting here... reserve a room in advance. Without the help of a friend from the area I never would have gotten a room. Thanks, Pia :-)
Sept. 26, 2002 -
Brian Ferry concert in the newly renovated Museums Quartier. A very cool old guy who doesn't really show his age. I think this sums it up quite well. First part of the concert was jazzy and relaxing, but then he turned up the beats per minute and rocked the place for the rest of the evening.
Sept 20, 2002 -
Hard to believe, but I finally finished my second John Irving book "The World According to Garp". Very typically bizar but interesting John Irving characters in the book. I can highlyrecommend it. Now I want to see the movie with Robin Williams.
Sept 12-15, 2002 -
Drove down to Italy with a bunch of crazy colleagues. We stayed in Ravenna and made excursions to Rimini and Bologna. We were lucky enough to have nice weather and even went swimming. Bologna, home of the famous Italian sauce, was especially charming with its old city center. Also great for shoping.
Aug 8, 2002 -
Was playing around with my pc yesterday trying to get the video camera hooked up. Here is the confusion it caused :-)
Aug 5, 2002 -
Canada trip is long history now, but I finally got most of the photos in the gallery. What a great time I had... apart from the photos I brought back, I also have wonderful memories of beautiful places, had the pleasure of seeing my brother again after almost 2 years and I met some old and new friends as well someone special.
June 26, 2002 -
Summer news flash... After 5 years, I am going to visit Canada again. Leaving July 3 and staying for 2 weeks. Will have a look at Montreal for a day (just because I have never been there and because it is supposed to be a beautiful city), then to Toronto to visit Steve and go to the Molson Indy Car race and finally to visit my long lost brother in Calgary and also see the big event there in July... the Calgary Stampede.
June 5, 2002 -
The Santana concert in front of the Sch�nbrunn Palace was great. Carlos knows how to create an electrifying atmosphere with his wonderful mix of latin and rock sound. Not at all shabby for an old guy. Now if only he could preach a little less about angels, peace and destiny ;-) Also quite impressive was the warm-up band... Counting Crows.
May 30 - June 2, 2002 -
Trip to Italy, province of Veneto. Venice is the capital, but I avoided it because I prefered to stay away from the masses of tourists for the most part. So I saw beautiful places like Chioggia, Portogruaro, Caorle, Treviso, Naole, Rogiva and the Po delta. Of course, any trip to Italy would not be complete without buying shoes and/or clothes which I did both of ;-) Food and cappucino was also great. Will post pics if I find the time soon.
May 27, 2002 -
Finally bought a new computer... Yipee :-) Just a few mouth watering facts: 2GHz, 80MB, DVD and everything else needed to make a PC nerd like myself very very happy :-D And I can finally burn MP3 CDs for the car.
April 27-28, 2002 -
Went with friends to a wine tasting in a wonderful cellar in Herrenbaumgarten, near Poysdorf in the heart of the "Weinviertel". First time I did something like this and I really enjoyed it so considering there are lots of these events in the summer (so I hear) it will be repeated a few times more if I have anything to say about it. Pics: before and after ;-)
April 13-23, 2002 -
Flew to Cary, North Calolina for buisiness and drove up to Washington, DC for the weekend to do some sightseeing there. Lots of grand monuments and historic buildings to see, but also a lively street full of young people for adventures of apres-sightseeing type near Georgetown.
Mar 28 - Apr 1, 2002 -
Spent a cold but fascinating Easter weekend in Peter's great "Venice of the North", St. Petersburg.  Photos to be added soon.
Feb 11, 2002
- Added some "hot" pictures from my short, but warm trip to Tenerife.
Jan 4, 2002 - HAPPY NEW YEAR! - Spent the big night in Vienna with friends. Was cold and hot and everything inbetween;-) Got my Santana concert ticket in the mail yesterday. They are playing at Schloss Sch�nbrunn in June. I am sure it will be spectacular.
Nov 29, 2001
- Did some traveling, unfortunately just business (little bit of pleasure ;-) London, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Madrid
Sep 13, 2001 -
Going to the Italien GP in Monza this weekend and will meet Marty & Co ther. Looking forward to it.
Sep 12, 2001 -
Added Sailing picstures.
Aug 2, 2001 -
Added more family pictures.
Jun  26, 2001 -
My friends from Canada have arrived and we  saw some nice parts of Austria eg. Schl�gener Schlinge and Gro�glockner (tallest mountain in Aut 3798m). I will post some pics here shortly.
Jun 21, 2001 -
Ran around the "Ring Strasse" with 6000 other people and finished the 5.4km race in an astounding 25:45 minutes which means I ranked 1242. Oooh, Aaaah! 
May 10, 2001 -
Online again for the first time at the new job. Also, setup the SMS TICKER today. Unfortunately the office cam is still offline, but I hope to get it up and running soon.
Apr 18, 2001
- Added more Paging 1 photos... starting Page 4
Apr 17, 2001
- It has been a while now, but there is news to report. I have decided to quit my current job and will move on to bigger and better things with an american telecom company in May. I am looking forward to the challenge as well as be able to work with some friends and former colleagues.
Mar
28, 2001 - New service... Send me an SMS (don't abuse it... I bite)
Mar 22, 2001
- New recipe... yumm
Mar 22, 2001 - Actually went home after work last night for a change and I even did sg useful with my time... screwed some nice metal rod shelve onto the kitchen wall!

Story - Spa� am Fotografieren:
Das Erotischte, was mein Freund je mit mir angestellt hat, war, Nacktfotos von mir zu machen. Als er vor unserem ersten gemeinsamen Wochenendausflug sagte, er w�rde seine Canon AE-1 mitnehmen - die Kamera, die er ungef�hr f�nfzehn Jahre zuvor w�hrend seines Kunststudiums gekauft hatte -, war ich begeistert. Das Wochenende verlief wie folgt: "Klick, klick, klick, fick, klick, fick, fick, klick, fick/klick, klick, fick." Die Fotos waren das Vorspiel; ich r�kelte mich wie Marilyn Monroe in den Laken, stapfte durch den Wald, l�pfte f�r ihn meinen Rock und folgte bereitwillig seinen Anweisungen. Einmal, als ich mit Handschellen gefesselt in ein Kopfkissen grinste, w�hrend er mich von hinten fotografierte, sagte er: "K�nntest du dir vielleicht ein ganz klein bisschen weniger anmerken lassen, wieviel Spa� dir das macht?" Ich tat wie gehei�en und setzte ein gequ�ltes Gesicht auf.

Jokes for Women!!  Thanx Eszter!
Q: What is the difference between a man and a woman?
A: A woman wants one man to satisfy all her needs. A man wants all women to satisfy one need.

Q: How does a man keep his youth?
A: By giving her money, furs and diamonds.

Q. What should you do if you see your husband rolling around in pain on the ground?
A. Shoot him again.

Q. How can you tell when a man is well-hung?
A. When you can just barely slip your finger in between his neck and the noose.

Q. What do you call the useless piece of skin on the end of a man�s penis?
A. His body.

Q. Why do little boys whine?
A. Because they�re practicing to be men.

Q. How many men does it take to screw in a light bulb?
A. One - he just holds it up there and waits for the world to revolve around him.

Q. How many men does it take to screw in a light bulb?
A. Three - one to screw in the bulb, and two to listen to him brag about the screwing part.

Q. What do you call a handcuffed man?
A. Trustworthy.

Q. What does it mean when a man is in your bed gasping for breath and calling your name?
A. You didn�t hold the pillow down long enough.

Q. Why do doctors slap babies� butts right after they�re born?
A. To knock the penises off the smart ones.

Q. Why do men name their penises?
A. Because they don�t like the idea of having a stranger make 90% of their decisions.

Q. Why does it take 100,000,000 sperm to fertilize one egg?
A. Because not one will stop and ask directions.

Q. Why do female black widow spiders kill their males after mating?
A. To stop the snoring before it starts.

Q: What�s the best way to kill a man?
A: Put a naked woman and a six-pack in front of him.  Then tell him to pick only one.

Q: What do men and pantyhose have in common?
A: They either cling, run or don�t fit right in the crotch!

Q: Why do men whistle when they�re sitting on the toilet?
A: Because it helps them remember which end they need to wipe.

Q: How do you keep your husband from reading your e-mail?
A: Rename the mail folder as �instruction manuals.�

Jokes for Men!!        Thanx Cliff
1. How many men does it take to open a Beer?
A:None. It should be opened by the time she brings it.

2. Why is a Laundromat a really bad place to pick up a women? A: Because, a woman who can't even afford a washing machine will probably never be able to support you.

3. Why do women have smaller feet then men?
A: It's one of those "evolutionary things" that allows them to stand closer to the kitchen sink.

4. How do you know when a woman is about to say something smart?
A: When she starts her sentence with "A man once told me . .."

5. How do you fix a woman's watch?
A: You don't. There is a clock on the oven.

6. Why do men fart more than women?
A: Because women can't shut up long enough to build up the Required pressure.

7. If your dog is barking at the back door and your wife is yelling at the front door, whom do you let in first?
A: The dog of course. He'll shut up once you let him in.

8. What's worse than a Male Chauvinist Pig?
A: A woman that won't do what she's told.

9. I married Miss Right. I just didn't know her first name was "Always."

10.I haven't spoken to my wife for 18 months. I don't like to interrupt her.

11.What do you call a woman who has lost 95% of her intelligence?
A: Divorced.

12.Scientists have discovered a food that diminishes a woman's sex drive by 90%.
A: Wedding Cake.

13.Marriage is a 3-ring circus. Engagement Ring, Wedding Ring, Suffering.

14.Our last fight was my fault: My wife asked "What's on the TV?" I said,"Dust!"

15.A man inserted an advertisement in the classified: "Wife Wanted." The next day he received a hundred letters. They all said the same thing: "You can have mine."

16.The most effective way to remember your wife's birthday is to: Forget it once.

17.Why do married men gain weight while bachelors don't? A: Bachelors go to the refrigerator, seeing nothing they want, Then go to bed. Married guys go to the bed, seeing nothing they want, then go to the refrigerator.


The blondes of the world got together and  have decided to take revenge on the brunettes:

WHAT'S BLACK AND BLUE AND  BROWN AND LAYING IN A DITCH?
A brunette who's told too many blonde jokes. 

WHAT DO YOU CALL GOING ON A BLIND DATE WITH A BRUNETTE?
Brown-bagging  it.

WHAT'S THE REAL REASON A BRUNETTE KEEPS HER FIGURE?
No one else  wants it.

WHY ARE SO MANY BLONDE JOKES ONE-LINERS?
So brunettes can  remember them.

WHAT DO YOU CALL A BRUNETTE IN A ROOM FULL OF  BLONDES?
Invisible.

WHAT'S A BRUNETTE'S MATING CALL?
"Has the blonde left yet? "

WHY DIDN'T INDIANS SCALP BRUNETTES?
The hair from  a buffalo's butt was more manageable.

WHY IS THE BRUNETTE CONSIDERED AN  EVIL COLOR?
When was the last time you saw a blonde witch?

WHAT DO  BRUNETTES MISS MOST ABOUT A GREAT PARTY?
The invitation

WHAT DO YOU  CALL A GOOD LOOKING MAN WITH A BRUNETTE?
A hostage

WHO MAKES BRAS FOR  BRUNETTES?
Fisher-Price

WHY ARE BRUNETTES SO PROUD OF THEIR  HAIR?
It matches their  mustache
My Info:
Rainer Stangl
Oct. 20
Vienna, Austria
Traveling, Movies, Squash, Hockey, Snow boarding, Swimming, Cooking, Learing Italian
Earl Grey with milk... very British
My Cappucino, Italians only come close;-)
Pulp Fiction, Bitter Moon, Leaving Las Vegas, Dead Poet's SocietyMalena, Paradise Road, At First Sight, Kill Bill Vol. 1, Im Juli
"Move your ass and your mind will follow" and "It ain't over 'til the fatty lady sings"
Name:
Birthday:
Home:
Interests:

Favorite Tea:
Favorite Coffee:
Favoite Movies:


Favorite Sayings:
Make me bigger...
Chi � questa?
Things that make you say... hmmm
"The universe is changing, our life is what our thoughts make it." -Marc Aurelius

"
You have to attempt the impossible to attain what is possible." - Unknown

"
I don't expect nothing, because I know it can only be what it is, not what I think it should be." -Unknown

"
Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day, teach him how to fish and he will eat forever." - Lao Tzu

"
Revenge is a dish best served cold" - Film Kill Bill Vol 1

"Qui non lavora, non fa l'amore" - Celentano

"
Don't take life too seriously... because you won't get out alive" - unknown

"
Life is, what happens to you, when you are busy making other plans." - John Lennon

"
Living is all about making mistakes dying is about wishing you made more!" -unknown (but very wise... indeed ;-)

"
Happiness is a  journey, not a destination. So work like you don't need money. Love like you've never been hurt, and dance like no one but God is watching"  - From the Daffodil Principle

"
I'm alive and I am going to die, and there's lots to be done in between." -Mila Jovovich

�T
he secret to success is konwing who to blame for your failures" - Unknown

"
Amateurs built the Ark, professionals built the Titanic" - Unknown

"
Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.� - Confucius

"
Sex appeal is the art of keeping men interested in something that they have already seen" - Jennifer Lopez (originally probably someone else)

"May your life be like toilet paper... long and useful" - Mongolian Proverb :-)

"
Love is but the licking of honey from a thorn." - Unknown

"
Love heightens our sensation, but lowers our perseption." - Pushkin's Onegin (Thanx 4 the correction Lisa:-)

"
You can pick you own friends, you can pick your own nose, but you can't roll your friends into little green balls" -Unknown

"
The world is a comedy to those who think and a tragedy to those who feel." -Unknown

"
If you want a rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain." - Steven Wright

"
The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese." - Steven Wright

"
Hard work pays off in the future, lazyness pays off now" - Steven Wright

"
The problem with the gene pool is that there is no lifegueard" - Steven Wright

"
I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is the victory over self."
- Aristotle (384-322 B.C.)


Sometimes ... when you cry ... no one sees your tears
Sometimes ... when you are happy ... no one sees your smile
But fart just one time...

If love is blind, why is lingerie so popular?

Das Gl�ck ist das Schweigen des Ungl�cks.

Von der Geburt bis zum Tod ist unser Leben auf Autopilot gestellt, und es erfordert �bermenschlichen Mut , die Richtung zu �ndern.

Das Leben hat immer das letzte Wort.

"Keiner Sorge, die Pillen beginnen gleich zu wirken."

"Nimm das und du wirst wer du bist."

Gesellschaftsl�wen sind einsame Wesen, die sich in einem �berma� fl�chtiger Beziehungen verlieren.

Das ist Wohlstand: Zu essen wenn man hungirg ist, zu trinken wenn man durstig ist, zu v�geln wenn man geil ist.

Was man nicht erlebt hat, kann man auch nicht nicht wollen.

�ber die Wunder des Alltags zu staunen . Wenn man die Zahnpaste nicht nur auf die eigene Zahnpasta dr�ckt, ist man wirklich verliebt.

�Meine Herzallerliebste, ich bin tausende von Meilen gegangen, ich habe Fl�sse �berquert, Berge versetzt, ich habe gelitten und ich hab Qualen �ber mich ergehen lassen, ich bin der Versuchung widerstanden und ich bin der Sonne gefolgt, um dir gegen�ber stehen zu k�nnen und um dir zu sagen: ich liebe dich.


Fact: The average cost of rehabilitating a seal after the Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska was $80 000! At a special ceremony, 2 of the most expensively saved animals were released back into the wild amid cheers & applause from onlookers. A minute later, in full view, they were both eaten by a killer whale

Water or Coke?
We all know that water is important but I've never seen it written down like this before.

WATER

1. 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. (Likely applies to half world population.)

2. In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often mistaken for hunger.

3. Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as much as 3%.

4. One glass of water will shut down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of the dieters studied in a U-Washington study.

5. Lack of water is the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.

6. Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain for upto 80% of sufferers.
7. A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focussing on the computer screen or on a printed page.

8. Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by 45%, plus it can slash the risk of breast cancer by 79%, and one is 50% less likely to develop bladder cancer.

Are you drinking the amount of water you should every day?

COKE

1. In many states (in the USA) the highway patrol carries two gallons of Coke in the truck to remove blood from the highway after a car accident.

2. You can put a T-bone steak in a bowl of coke and it will be gone in two days.

3. To clean a toilet: Pour a can of Coca-Cola into the toilet bowl and let the "real thing" sit for one hour, then flush clean. The citric acid in Coke removes stains from vitreous China.

4. To remove rust spots from chrome car bumpers: rub the bumper with a rumpled-up piece of Reynolds Wrap aluminium foil dipped in Coca-Cola.

5. To clean corrosion from car battery terminals: Pour a can of Coca-Cola
over the terminals to bubble away the corrosion.

6. To loosen a rusted bolt: Apply a cloth soaked in Coca-Cola to the rusted bolt for several minutes.

7. To remove grease from clothes: Empty a can of coke into a load of greasy clothes, add detergent, and run through a regular cycle. The Coca-Cola will help loosen grease stains. It will also clean road haze from your windshield.

For Your Info

1. The active ingredient in Coke is phosphoric acid. Its pH is 2.8. It will dissolve a nail in about 4 days. Phosphoric acid also leaches calcium from bones and is a major contributor to the rising increase in osteoporosis.

2. To carry Coca-Cola syrup (the concentrate) the commercial truck must use the Hazardous material place cards reserved for Highly corrosive materials.

3. The distributors of coke have been using it to clean the engines of their trucks for about 20 years!

Now the question is, would you like a glass of water or coke?

UN Survey
Last month, a worldwide survey was conducted by the United Nations. The only question asked was:

"
Would you please give your honest opinion about
solutions to the food shortage in the rest of the world?
"

The survey was a huge failure:

In Africa they didnot know what "food" meant.
In Eastern Europe they didnot know what "honest" meant.
In Western Europe they didnot know what "shortage" meant.
In China they didnot know what "opinion" meant.
In the Middle East they didnot know what "solution" meant.
In South America they didnot know what "please" meant.
And in the USA they didnot know what "the rest of the world" meant.


SO, WHAT DO CANADIANS HAVE TO BE PROUD OF?
1. Smarties
2. Crispy Crunch, Coffee Crisp
3. The size of our footballs fields and one less down
4. Baseball is Canadian 
5. Lacrosse is Canadian
6. Hockey is Canadian
7. Basketball is Canadian
8. Apple pie is Canadian
9. Mr. Dress-up kicks Mr. Rogers ass
10. Tim Hortons kicks Dunkin' Donuts ass
11. In the war of 1812, started by America, Canadians pushed the Americans back...past their 'White House'. Then we burned it...and most of Washington, under the command of William Lyon McKenzie who was insane and hammered all the time. We got bored because they ran away, so we came home and partied...Go figure..
12. Canada has the largest French population that never surrendered to Germany.
13. We have the largest English population that never ever surrendered or withdrew during any war to anyone, anywhere. 14. Our civil war was a bar fight that lasted a little over an hour.
15. The only person who was arrested in our civil war was an American mercenary, who slept in and missed the whole thing... but showed up just in time to get caught.
16. We knew plaid was cool far before Seattle caught on.
17. The Hudsons Bay Company once owned over 10% of the earth's surface and is still around as the worlds oldest company.
18. The average dog sled team can kill and devour a full grown human in under 3 minutes.
19. We still know what to do with all the parts of a buffalo.
20. We don't marry our kin-folk.
21. We invented ski-doos, jet-skis, velcro, zippers, insulin, penicillin, zambonis, the telephone and short wave radios that save countless lives each year.
22. We ALL have frozen our tongues to something metal and lived to tell about it.
23. A Canadian invented Superman. BUT MOST IMPORTANT! 24. The handles on our beer cases are big enough to fit your hands with mitts on. OOOoohhhhh Canada!!
25. Oh yeah... and our elections only take one day.
Pass this on if you are proud to be Canadian!!! Have anything not mentioned here? Why not add to the list
I AM CANADIAN!!!

No More Exploding Cows in the Alps
Thursday April 19, 2001 10:05 AM ET

VIENNA (Reuters) - The Austrian province of Vorarlberg will ban the practice of blowing up dead cows with explosives on its picture-postcard Alpine meadows, state television ORF said on Thursday.

The small, mountainous province nestling between Liechtenstein, Switzerland and Germany lives off tourism, and authorities were worried tourists might be put off by exploding cadavers and possible contamination of ground water.

About 20 head of cattle die on Vorarlberg's Alpine pastures each year -- either struck by lightning or falling down precipices. Because of the rugged terrain, helicopters usually have to be called in to remove the remains.

Given that hiring a helicopter costs about 15,000 schillings ($956) a trip, some farmers have opted to blow up their dead animals at a cost of 500 schillings ($32) with the help of demolition experts, who place explosives inside the cadavers.

The state of Vorarlberg takes on up to 80 percent of the transport costs, but locals are calling for 100 percent cover to stamp out the grisly practice, ORF said.

``I will put a stop to these blasts. I never even knew they were taking place,'' said Erich Schwaerzler, a member of local parliament in charge of environmental and agricultural issues.

The Good Wife Guide;-)   
Thanx Raymond!!
This is an actual extract from a Home Economics textbook printed in 1961.

Have dinner ready. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal ready on time for his return from work. This is a way of letting him know that you have been thinking about him and are concerned about his needs. Most men are hungry when they come home and the prospect of a good meal (especially his favourite dish) is part of the warm welcome needed.

Prepare yourself. Take 15 minutes to rest so you will be refreshed when he arrives. Touch up your make-up, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh looking. He has just been with a lot of work weary people. Be a little gay and a little more interesting for him. His boring day may need a lift and one of your duties is to provide it. Clear away the clutter. Make one last trip through the main part of the house just before your husband arrives. Gather up school books, toys, papers etc. and then run a dust cloth over the tables. During the colder months of the year you should prepare and light a fire for him to unwind by. Your husband will feel he has reached a haven of rest and order and it will give you a lift too. After all, catering for his comfort will provide you with immense personal satisfaction. Minimise all noise. At the time of his arrival eliminate all noise of the washer, dryer or vacuum.

Try to encourage the children to be quiet. Be happy to see him. Greet him with a warm smile and show sincerity in your desire to please him. Listen to him. You may have a dozen important things to tell him, but the moment of his arrival is not the time. Let him talk first, remember his topics of conversation are more important than yours. Make the evening his. Never complain if he comes home late or goes out to dinner or other places of entertainment without you. Instead, try to understand his world of strain and pressure and his very real need to be at home and relax. Try to make sure your home is a place of peace, order and tranquillity where your husband can renew himself in body and spirit.

Don't greet him with complaints and problems. Don't complain if he's late home for dinner, or even stays out all night. Count this as minor compared to what he might have gone through that day. Make him comfortable. Have him lean back in a comfortable chair or have him lie down in the bedroom. Have a cool or warm drink ready for him. Arrange the pillow and offer to take off his shoes. Speak in a low, soothing and pleasant voice. Don't ask him questions about his actions or question his judgement or integrity. Remember, he is the master of the house and as such will always exercise his will with fairness and truthfulness.

Once he has had a chance to have his evening meal clear the dishes and wash up promptly. If your husband should offer to help decline his offer as he may feel obliged to repeat this offer and after a long working day he does not need the extra work. Encourage your husband to pursue his hobbies and interests and be supportive without seeming to encroach. If you have any little hobbies yourself try not to bore him speaking of these, as women's interests are often rather trivial compared to men's. At the end of the evening tidy the home ready for the morning and again think ahead to his breakfast needs. Your husband's breakfast is vital if he is to face the outside world in a positive fashion.

Once you have both retired to the bedroom prepare yourself for bed as promptly as possible. Whilst feminine hygiene is of the utmost importance your tired husband does not want to queue for the bathroom as he would have to do for his train. But remember to look your best when going to bed. Try to achieve a look that is welcoming without being obvious. If  you need to apply face-cream or hair-rollers wait until he is asleep as this can be shocking to a man last thing at night.

When it comes to the possibility of intimate relations with your husband it is important to remember your marriage vows and in particular your commitment to obey him. If he feels that he needs to sleep immediately then so be it. In all things be lead by your husband's wishes, do not pressure him in any way to stimulate intimacy. Should your husband suggest congress then accede humbly all the while being mindful that a man's satisfaction is more important than a woman's. When he reaches his moment of fulfilment a small moan from yourself is encouraging to him and quite sufficient to indicate any enjoyment that you may have had. Should your husband suggest any of the more unusual practices be obedient and uncomplaining but register  any reluctance by remaining silent. It is likely that your husband will then fall promptly asleep so adjust your clothing, freshen up and apply your night time face and hair care products. You may then set the alarm so that you can arise shortly before him in the morning. This will enable you to have his morning cup of tea ready when he awakes.

Good Girls and Bad Girls   thanx Nadia
Good girls loosen a few buttons when its hot
Bad girls make it hot by loosening a few buttons

Good girls wax their floors
Bad girls wax their bikini line

Good girls blush during sex scenes in movies
Bad girls know they could do it better

Good girls wear white cotton panties
Bad girls don't wear any

Good girls think they're not fully dressed without a strand of pearls
Bad girls think they're fully dressed with just a strand of pearls

Good girls pack their toothbrush
Bad girls pack their diaphragms

Good girls own only one credit card and rarely use it
Bad girls own only one bra and rarely use it

Good girls wear high heels to work
Bad girls wear high heels to bed

Good girls think the office is the wrong place to have a romance
Bad girls think no place is the wrong place

Good girls prefer the missionary position
Bad girls do too, but only for starters

Good girls say no
Bad girls say when?

Good girls go to the party, go home, then go to bed.
Bad girls go to the party, go to bed and then go home.
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