The murder mystery genre’ is alive and well and living at an on-line bookstore just a mouse click away. How is it that this over-utilized method of story-telling has remained so fresh and compelling after well over a hundred years? The answer lies in the basics of writing. Tell a compelling story An author must… More Why are murder mystery stories so loved?
With so many types of murder mystery available, how do you decide which is the best Murder Mystery Event for you? It all depends on your audience. If you are planning a small gathering, there are a number of companies that supply dinner party games for 6 to 20 people. Some are available to download, others are… More How to decide which Murder Mystery Event is best for you.
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The Mexico City Olympics in 1968 were the first games to introduce anti-doping laws which resulted in Hans-Gunnar Liljenwall becoming the first-ever Olympian to be disqualified from a Games for drug abuse . A steady hand and nerves of steel are required for competitive pistol shooting. Swedish Modern Pentathlete, Hans-Gunnar Liljenwall, achieved this by steadying his nerves with a strong drink.… More The first-ever Olympian to be disqualified from a Games for drug abuse.
Killing Them Softly is a black comedy rated 18. George V Higgins’ 1974 novel Cogan’s Trade has been adapted and updated from 1970’s Boston to New Orleans in 2008. Brad Pitt plays professional enforcer Jackie Cogan, the assassin who likes to kill people softly, from a distance. He hates his hits begging for mercy so… More The assassin who likes to kill people softly
Summer Bank Holiday The Bank Holidays Act of 1871 introduced four days as bank holidays in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and five days in Scotland. The Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971 is now the statutory basis for bank holidays following the repeal of the 1871 Act. The bank holiday that fell on the first… More Summer Bank Holiday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Having friends over for a barbeque is a great way to spend an afternoon and/or evening. Or why not give up cooking entirely and have a selection of salads, pastries and dips? While the weather is good, throw a summer party. You can also ask your guests to bring a dish, or a bottle of something. People… More There’s still some good weather around so have a summer party!
August 15 2012 would have been Julia Child’s 100th Birthday. She was born on August 15, 1912, in Pasadena, California and died two days before her 92nd birthday in August 2004 of kidney failure at her home in Montecito. Five years after her death, Julia Child was the inspiration behind the film Julie & Julia, based… More 100th Birthday of TV chef and author Julia Child
A record crowd of 80,203 attended the final of the London 2012 Olympics women’s football. The USA beat Japan 2-1 at Wembley, claiming their fourth Olympic gold in women’s football. Midfielder Carli Lloyd scored both goals for the US – a header after eight minutes and a powerful strike after the break. Yuki Ogimi scored… More London 2012 Olympics – Women’s football final
History is being made at Wembley tonight Although men’s football has been included in every Olympic Games except 1896 and 1932 women’s football was not included in the Olympics until the 1996 Atlanta Games. The USA has made it to the final in all the preveious four Olympic Games, winning the gold medal three times.… More Women’s football at the london 2012 Olympics