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The Painted Dog Art Auction
The Painted Dog Charity Art Auction is on Friday the 23rd April, 2010 at the Memorial Hall Exhibition Centre in Hamilton Hill.
Come join art lovers and PDC members for a wonderful evening in this beautiful heritage building. There will be great music, and canapés and drinks served for the duration of the evening.
BTG has donated six original artworks (felt on canvas) and several signed copies of his latest book. All monies raised will go to support the vital painted dog conservation work in Zimbabwe, Zambia and Namibia.
Tickets are limited, so call Angela on 08 9455 6073, or email: lemonj@ozemail.com.au today to ensure your seat.
For media details call PDC Chairman, John Lemon, on 0418 934 975
To hear more about this wonderful cause you can tune in to 6PR 882 News Talk at 9:05pm (WST) on Monday the 19th of April to hear BTG chatting with Graham Mabury about this and other really interesting stuff.
http://www.6pr.com.au/shows/nightline
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Bradley Trevor Greive now on Twitter!
Have you ever wanted to try Twitter but couldn’t find anything of value or interest amidst the B-List bleatings of the sour and talentless ‘Look At Me’ generation?
Have you ever found yourself at a loss for words when things have gone horribly wrong, or been left speechless when an outcome has exceeded your wildest expectations?
Don’t let these pivotal encounters leave you looking slack-jawed and stupid – Don’t dredge up a decent retort or winning compliment 20 minutes after the moment has passed – New York Times Best-Selling Author, Bradley Trevor Greive (BTG), has exactly what you need!
BTG proudly presents his new range of free Twitter Curses and Twitter Blessings, a growing library of potent and pithy utterances with which you can smite your enemies and heap praise upon the worthy.
http://twitter.com/BradleyTGreive
• Unable to articulate your wrath? Then feel free to dish out BTG’s devastating Twitter Curses, including such classics as:
Twitter Curse #38:
May people pretend to like you in order to spend time with your pets.
Twitter Curse #11
May all the dairy items in your fridge be of questionable vintage.
Twitter Curse #35:
May your name feature prominently in public restroom graffiti.
Twitter Curse #10:
May you trip over a guide dog.
Twitter Curse #24:
May your pubic hair grow at an alarming rate.
Twitter Curse #21:
May your sexuality become a popular topic of workplace conversation.
Twitter Curses #1:
May your inquisitive orthodontist have the morning breath of a thousand apes.
Twitter Curse #25:
May dolphins spit upon your sandals.
• So overwhelmed with joy and gratitude that you are left tongue-tied? Then dip into BTG’s treasure trove of Twitter Blessings, including such gems as:
Twitter Blessing #5:
May your excuses for avoiding tedious social engagements always sound credible.
Twitter Blessing #15:
May your love-handles be easily concealed.
Twitter Blessing #11:
May you receive an uninhibited sponge-bath.
Twitter Blessing #6:
May you appear slightly more attractive in photographs than in real life.
Twitter Blessing #3:
May your foul elevator odours always be attributed to other people.
Twitter Blessing #7:
May you find forgotten chocolate in your fridge during a difficult time.
Twitter Blessing #4:
May your new business cards give a false impression of success.
Twitter Blessing #2:
May your neighbour’s rooster have a sore throat.
Twitter Blessing #12:
May you woo your lover at a picnic by winning the trust of wild animals.
To sign up for BTG’s Twitter Blessings and Twitter Curses join me on Twitter here
It’s easy and it’s free!
"Tweet Softly & Carry a Big Stick"
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Farewell Mooshir
Since 2004 I have donated 10% of all my Russia book royalties to sponsor the Kamchatkan Brown Bears at Moscow Zoo and the in-situ conservation of these great bears in the wild.
A couple of days ago Mooshir, the 28 year old male, passed away peacefully (28 is extremely old for a big bear). Mooshir will be missed by all who knew him, especially his 18 year old best friend, Rosa.
Rest in peace, big fella.
Mooshir was huge – a truly big bear. Polar bears might be taller, but Kamchatkan Brown Bears, like their Kodiak Cousins, are the true heavyweight heart-throbs of the bear world.
Mooshir was also smart and loved to wave to the crowds, and splash around his swimming pool during warmer weather. Not surprisingly he was a big favourite at Moscow zoo with both staff and visitors alike.
Happier days.
Mooshir (on the right), laying a big wet, furry, smooch on his sexy girlfriend, Rosa
Good bye, Mooshir.
Good bye, Great Bear of the East.
We will miss you!
