The Town Mouse and The Country Mouse

This charming fable is retold here in the voice of a simple country mouse. His uncle tempts him to come to the bright city, but he soon finds that its pleasures come with dangers.If you like this story, you can also hear it in a verse which Natasha read some time ago. This version has been adapted by Bertie.I don’t mind admitting that I’m a simple sort of mouse. I live inside a nice cosy log by the side of a field. My needs are not great. A few sunflower seeds or wheat stalks will do me for a meal. For a special treat, the farmer sometimes leaves me some crumbs of bread and cheese from his lunch. When I am thirsty, I drink from the bubbling stream. And I swear that that pure cold water is the freshest, most delicious taste in the world. Finer than champagne even – and I don’t just mean that as a boast or a figure of speech. I tried champagne once – so I know what I’m talking about.
How did a poor simple country mouse like myself try champagne? Well, I shall tell you.
A while back I received a visit from my uncle, the town mouse. Everyone in my family knows that Uncle Town Mouse is very rich and successful, and lives in a big smart house in the city. It was of course an honour that he should come and stay with me for a weekend away from his business. But to tell you the truth, I felt a little bit nervous? What would he make of my humble abode and my simple tastes?
Well of course he was very nice and polite.
“Charming, simply charming” he said as I showed him around my log.
And when I put some crumbs of cheddar cheese before him for his supper he exclaimed:
“Just the ticket. Exactly what I wanted. Thank you dear nephew for taking such good care of me.”
At night he slept in my spare bed in the hedgerow, and in the morning, when I asked him how he had slept he said:
“Splendid, just splendidly. This clear country air of yours is so restful.”
In fact, he was so full of praise for my country lifestyle that I asked him if he was planning to retire to the countryside. Uncle Town Mouse laughed, and I felt that I had perhaps said something silly or tactless.
“My dear nephew,” he said, “The countryside is all very well for a rest. But the town is the place to live if you appreciate gourmet food, fine wine, and, by the way, the most stylish and elegant lady-mice. Why, I thank you for your hospitality, but I would die of boredom if I lived your life for more than a weekend.”
I was very impressed by my uncle’s words, and I could not stop thinking about the attractions of the city that he had described.
That evening, as he was preparing to leave for home, my uncle said, “Say Nephew, why don’t you come back with me and give your taste buds a real treat. I say – a mouse hasn’t lived until he’s tried gorgonzola cheese – and we always keep a good supply in our larder, not to mention the Ardennes Pâté, avocado pears with French dressing, chicken Vol-au-Vents, mushrooms a la Grecque, and grilled Mediterranean vegetables. Come come. We’ll have a feast. And afterwards we’ll call on some pretty friends of mine.”
When he put it like that, I couldn’t resist. And so that very evening I travelled with my uncle to his house in the city.
And when I first set eyes on Uncle’s house I was truly impressed. It was four storeys high with white stucco pillars and cast iron railings. Inside it was not less magnificent. Crystal chandeliers sparkled over antique furniture and polished oak floors.
Uncle took me directly to the pantry, where the remains of a magnificent banquet were laid on the table. Uncle insisted that we begin with an aperitif of champagne – and as I had never tried it before, the bubbles went straight to my head. I dived into a custard tart and came out all sticky and yellow .
Uncle sat up and his nose switched:
“Oh what a lucky mouse you are,” he exclaimed. “I can smell Truffles !”
And he led me to the other side of the table where we tried some black food that he said was known to be the most delicious in the world. I didn’t like to admit that it tasted a little strange to me.
But then we tried the gorgonzola cheese. Oh my Goodness! Uncle had been right. I hadn’t lived until I tried that wonderful cheese. I didn’t like to be vulgar, but gobbled up a large chunk in a flash. And I was still stuffing myself when I saw a shadow move in the corner. I dived for cover. It probably wasn’t polite to shoot off like that in mid-mouthful, but the reflex action saved my life, for the very next moment a terrible cat pounced on where I had been sitting and eating my fill. Uncle and I scurried across the table and the cat followed, smashing glasses and knocking over jugs and vases. We both jumped off the edge of the table and landed on the ground, but then the maid came in with a broom and was beating the floor with a broom, trying to squash us both. We made it to a hole in the skirting board – but only just. We were both within half an inch of being beaten to death!”
“Wow that was a close shave !” said Uncle. “Exciting hey what !”
My heart was pounding and I had to regain my breath before I could say,
“Yes, a little too exciting for a poor country mouse I’m afraid. I thank you for your hospitality, but I must be off home now. ”
And that’s the story of how I learned that other people’s lives are rarely quite as attractive as they sometimes make them appear to be.

PERCOBAAN

Awards of the "Kings of Pop"

award of the "King of Pop"

During his life, Michael Jackson          

must  have reached some 

achievements. Even as he is called 

the "king of pop", I will give a few 

awards ever achieved. 

Approximately there are hundreds of 

awards won both awards in any 

foreign country would ever reach. 

Here are some behind successful 

achievement Jacko.                                                                           

Began his career in music since the                   

age of 6 years. With 4 brothers, 

Jackson joined the group "The 

Jackson 5". but as time goes on In 

1971, Jackson started a solo career, 

though he was joined in 'The       

Jackson 5'. 

Since solo career, the popularity of Jackson getting shot up and getting famous. Over the years a few hits and album received considerable attention from the world community. Proven five best selling solo album to the world. the song include, "Off The Wall" (1979), "Thriller" (1982), "Bad" (1987), "Dangerous" (1991) and "History" (Tahun1995). But the album 'Thriller' has been named as his best-selling album dari109 million copies sold over 28 million pieces and got a certificate from the "Recording Industry Association", USA. 

In addition, Jacko also get 13 Guinness World Records and the award for "Most Successful Entertainer of All Time". After that, 19 Grammy Awards, 22 American Music Awards, 12 World Music Awards have taken home by Jacko. Her album sold over 750 million units worldwide. 

Not only there, Jacko also been named as the "Artist of the Decade, and Century Generation" even she was also crowned as the "Songwriters Hall of Fame" in 2002 by U.S. president at the time. Below is a list of awards ever won Jacko: 

Ø  American Music Awards: 22   

Ø  Billboard Awards: 40 

Ø  BRIT Awards: 7

Ø  Golden Globe Awards: 1 

Ø  Grammy Awards: 19             

Ø  Guinness World Records: 13 

Ø  MTV Awards: 13 

Ø  NAACP Image Awards: 14 

Ø  RIAA Awards: 56 

Ø  World Music Awards: 12 

Ø  International Awards: 63

Ø  Major Awards Totals: 260

An you can saw video in http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctDzNqh9TwQ or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZTa30T0ZyU and the other. Ok that’s all from me,thank for you’re attetion and i will tell you about Jacko next time. See you and God bless you. I hope you enjoy it..              >-(^o^)-<

he was born on the 29th of August 1958 in Gary, Indiana. He was the 7th of nine children. (brothers: Sigmund "Jackie", Toriano "Tito", Jermaine, Marlon, Steven "Randy", and sisters Rebbie, Janet and La-Toya Jackson
Michael began his musical career at the age of 5 as the lead singer of the Jackson 5 who formed in 1964. In these early years the Jackson 5, Jackie, Jermaine,Tito,Marlon and lead singer Michael played local clubs and bars in Gary Indiana and moving further afield as there talents grew and they could compete in bigger competitions. From these early days Michael would be at the same clubs as big talented stars of there days, such as Jackie Wilson and would be learning from them even back then. In 1968 the Bobby Taylor and The Vancouvers discovered the Jackson five and from there they got an audition for Berry Gordy of Motown Records. The Jackson 5 signed for Motown and moved to California. Their first 4 singles, "I Want You Back", "ABC", "The Love You Save", and "I'll Be There" all made US No1 hits. The Jackson 5 recorded 14 albums and Michael recorded 4 solo albums with Motown.
The Jackson 5 stayed with Motown until 1976, wanting more artistic freedom they felt they had to move on and signed up with Epic. The group name Jackson 5 had to be changed as it was owned by Motown, so they reverted to The Jacksons as they had be known in the early days. Brother Jermaine married Berry Gordy's daughter and stayed with Motown. Youngest brother Randy joined in his place. The Jacksons had a number of hit recordsand in total made 6 albums between the years of 1976 and 1984.
In 1977 Michael made his first film debut when he starred in the musical 'The Wiz' playing Scarecrow with Diana Ross in the lead role of Dorothy. It was at this time Michael met Quincy Jones who was doing the score for the film.
Michael teamed up with Quincey Jones as his producer for his first solo album with Epic Records. The album titled "Off The Wall" was a big success around the world and the first ever album to release a record breaking 4 No1 singles in the US.
In 1982 Michael Jackson released the world's largest selling album of all time, 'Thriller'. This album produced 7 hit singles, breaking yet again more records, and went on to sell over 50 million copies worldwide. Michael was keen to use music video or short films as he called them to promote his singles from the album. He worked with the best directors and producers, using the latest technology and special effects.for the hit song 'Billie Jean' The short film 'Thriller' used the latest make-up artists technolgy combined with fantastic dancing and cherography, to produce a 14 minute video, with a start, a middle and an ending. So successful was this video that 'The Making Of Michael Jackson's Thriller' became the world's largest selling home video combined with soaring album sales. In 1983 Michael performed the now legendary moonwalk for the first time on the 'Motown 25 years' anniversary show. This performance alone set Michael undoubtable into the realm of a superstar.
In 1984 Michael won a record breaking 8 Grammy awards in one night. The awards were for his work on the 'Thriller' album and his work on the narrative for the 'ET Storybook'.
On December 9th 1984 at the last concert of the Jackson's Victory Tour, Michael announced he was splitting from the group and going solo.
In 1987 Michael released his much awaited third solo album, titled 'Bad', and lauched his record breaking first solo world tour. 1988, Michael wrote his first autobiography talking for the first time on his childhood and his career. At the end of the 1980s Michael was named 'Artist Of The Decade' for his success off of his 'Thriller' and 'Bad' albums.
In 1991 Michael signed with Sony Music the largest ever recording contract and released his fourth solo album, 'Dangerous'. He toured world again in 1992, taking his concerts to countries that had never before been visited by a pop/rock artist. Also Michael founded the 'Heal the World Foundation' to help improve the lives of children across the world.
In 1994 Michael married Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of rock legend Elvis Presley. The marriage only lasted for 19 months, as they divorced in 1996.
1995 saw Michael release a fifth solo album, 'HIStory', which was a double album, first half new material and second half half greatest hits. Michael toured again over a legs covering a 2 year period. In between legs of the tour on November 14th 1996, Michael married for his second time to Debbie Rowe who was a nurse that Michael had met in the treatment of his skin pigment disorder. Together they had their first child Prince Michael Joseph Jackson jr born on February 13 1997 and a daughter Paris Michael Katherine Jackson born on April 3rd 1998. In 1997 Michael released the remix album 'Blood On The Dance Floor' which also contained 5 new song linked with a 38min film "Ghosts". This film Michael played 5 roles using the latest special effects and make-up artistry, combined with his dance and music.

In September, 2001 Michael celebrated his 30th anniversary as a solo artist with two concerts to be held in New York, USA. Many artists such as Whitney Houston, Usher, Destinys Child, Shaggy and many more performed there own and Michael Jacksons past songs. Michael then reunited with all of his brothers performed there biggest hits. Michael then went onto perform solo some of his biggest hits. In October 2001 Michael released the album 'Invincible' so far releasing only 2 singles including the big hit "You Rock My World". Since the release of this first single the album has been surrounded by rumours of a rift with Sony Music and a clear lack of promotion of the album.