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The Gods Must be Crazy Clips
2007-07-17 13:29:00
I have really enjoyed watching 2 films: "The Gods must be Crazy " and "The Go ds must be Crazy II" Very good humour and some quite telling commentaries on modern life. An easy film to enjoy. The sequel is pretty much as good as the first
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Sorry, the internet has been deleted
2007-07-05 03:25:00
Cartoon by Dave Walker. Find more cartoons you can freely re-use on your blog at We Blog Cartoons. Other Links Aeriel photography of America
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Blackadder II
2007-06-27 17:54:00
Blackadder teaches Baldrick advanced Mathematics So if you add 3 beans and 1 bean how many beans do you have? Some Beans?
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3 Pink Panther Clips with Peter Sellers
2007-06-27 17:47:00
Just in case you haven't seen the clip "does your dog bite" scroll down
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Peter Sellers Richard III
2007-06-27 17:37:00
"It's been a hard day's night. I should be sleeping like a log.. Pete r Sellers as Richard III
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Finland - Photo
2007-06-24 07:40:00
Finland Photo by Andy Sherwood from his recent visit to Finland. Andy Sherwood is a good cyclist who has twice completed the national 24 hour Time Trial championship. Recently me and Andy did a 2 up Team Trial and finished a very creditable 3rd in a time of 21.52 (I think)
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Sunday Links
2007-06-20 17:59:00
Lady Margaret Hall Gardens Good films The Trial of Jeanne d'Arc Is a fascinating film by R.Bresson. It focuses only on the trial transcript, using the words of Joanne d'Arc and her interrogators. State of the Union by Frank Capra. I am constantly impressed by the quality of films by Frank Capra. This is an intriguing political film, with a good dose of humour. From the black and white era, it is still as relevant as ever. Other Links Thousand Eye Is a blog by Alf from Australia. It is interesting to see how blogs develop. There has been quite a mix of stuff on their. I'm enjoying reading it. Finding a door in the Gobi desert Ashrita Furman doesn't just break records, there always seems to be a good story to go with them. Vienna Vegetable Orchestra an orchestra based only on vegetables. FFWd to the end to hear them in full flow
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3100 Mile Race
2007-06-20 14:15:00
3100 miles is a long way. It's long way to fly. It would be a pretty exhausting drive. If you ran 2 miles a day, every day, you would complete the distance in about 4 years 2 months. This is how far 3100 miles is: 118 Marathons Paris to London (213 miles) - 14 times 7 miles a week for 8 and a half years. New York to Los Angeles and then another 500 miles. The 2007 edition of the Self Transcendence 3100 mile race, recently began in Queens, New York. The runners are likely to complete it in between 43 and 57 days. They will average between 80 and 50 miles a day. Best wishes to the runners at the start of this extraordinary race ! The race is organised by the Sri Chinmoy MT and has been held every year since 1997. In 1996 the race was 2700 miles. 2007 edition of 3100 Mile s at Sri Chinmoy Race s 3100 miles in New York at Multidays In this race the first 3000 miles are the toughest 3100 Mile Site Sopan's 3100 Race site Sopan is a former finisher of the 3100 mile race

Johnny Carson classic videos
2007-06-19 03:47:00
Copper Clappers Claud Cooper from Cleveland caught my clean Copper clappers caught in the closest...Only one reason, he's a cleptomaniac.
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Peter Kay and being a standup comedian
2007-06-17 12:08:00
Living the dream at the top of the Blackpool Tower I've always fancied being a stand up comedian, but I've always had a few drawbacks: Can't remember jokes don't like speaking in public not very funny apart from that I think I'm a natural My feeble attempts at comedy: top reasons not to write another blog post
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Playing Chopin through an Earthquake
2007-06-17 11:59:00
I enjoyed Jogyata Recount tales from his childhood, at Radio Sri Chinmoy. His father wanted him to be a concert pianist. But, he didn't get on with his piano teacher. In fact he was so much in awe of her, that when there was an earthquake he continued to play a Chopin interlude, even though his teacher was hiding under the kitchen table. (this was the only time his teacher was impressed with him...) listen now. I think my mother would have liked me to be a good pianist (she herself is a piano teacher), however I never made it past grade 2. I did however, take up the clarinet and became OK. Grade 6 Merit, being the high point. My old neighbour used to complain about me practising (it wasn't as if I practised very much and the houses were detached by about 30 metres of garden.) Anyway, one day he came out and stared at me, from his garden, for having the audacity to practice at 4pm in the afternoon. This was a real motivation to practise; I think I remember bowing to him at the end ...
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Hall of the Gods
2007-06-14 09:43:00
I have been avidly reading, Alexander: Hall of the Gods , a new novel by G.M. Masterson. The first 3 chapters, had me hooked as the plot switched from Egyptian Mummies in Victorian Britain, to Oxford University in the present moment. In the tradition of a good page turner, the book has a good pace. However, the story also hints at greater mysteries and underlying sub currents, which give an added interest. Surprisingly, for a book on Egyptian mysteries it is not without a touch of humour; much of this comes from the diverse collection of characters that become intertwined with each other. You can purchase a copy of: Hall of the Gods online I would highly recommend it.
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Different Accents of the UK
2007-06-14 02:50:00
A guide to the diverse accents of the UK "Capital of Yorkshire, is York" "much better than the imitation in America"
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strange search terms
2007-06-12 02:40:00
One hobby of mine, is finding out the Google searches that people use to come to your site. This was actually searched in the internal search box: "I think it should be a law that if you ever get sucked up into a tornado, whatever you can grab with your hands while you're swirling around up there, you get to keep" I say who would argue against such a law?
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Comedy Clips - Fawlty Towers and Monty Python
2007-06-11 16:38:00
including Mrs Richard's, The Ministry of Silly Walks, Spam,
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Who Built The Great Pyramid?
2007-06-11 16:12:00
The Great Pyramid 's have long been a source of interest, inspiration and fascination. Built in ancient Egypt, long before the advent of so called "civilisation", the Pyramids are testament to a monumental architectural achievement. Yet, I have always felt the Great Pyramid s and Sphinx to be more than just one of the great physical wonders of the world. I remember once reading a spellbinding account of one Paul Brunton's secret exploration into the inner sanctum of the Great Pyramid. Paul Brunton, who was a disciple of Ramana Maharshi, felt that the inner sanctum of the Great Pyramid was a place of spiritual initiation. His story can be read in his book "A Search in Secret Egypt" Anyway, the question of "Who built the Great Pyramids" has long vexed scholars alike. Recent evidence suggests the Sphinx and The G reat Pyramids were built long before the mainstream belief of 4th Century BC. See article: Who built the Great Pyramids? at Hall of the Gods. Rela...

Victor Borge Video Clips
2007-06-11 15:43:00
Hungarian Rhapsody Shardul sent me a link to the legendary Victor Borge at You Tube. There is a clip in his post about Grafton Street Victor Borge - Great Pianist, immortal entertainer click more: for more Victor Borge
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Tejvan and a few new sites
2007-06-11 15:35:00
Last week I received a spiritual name from my Guru, Sri Chinmoy. My new name is Tejvan. The name embodies the qualities of enthusiasm, dynamism and self giving. I have a new hosting company which allows unlimited domains, so I will have Tejvan.co.uk. I'm not sure what I will be doing at the site. I will continue to update this site, because it has a reasonable traffic rate. Another new site for the upcoming 3100 mile Race
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Net Writing
2007-06-06 06:08:00
A few weeks ago, I asked a question to Darren Rowse at Problogger Should I change Blog Platforms? Since I asked that question I decided to just set up new blogs. The advantages of setting up new blogs are: Get the best domain name. Enables specialisation (people will probably take advice about blogs more seriously if it's not in between a Monty Python Spam Sketch Enables you to choose the best blogging software. in this case wordpress. Netwriting is my blog about blogging, seo and things like increasing productivity on the internet. I also have several blogger blogs, (e.g. mortgage blog which I want to change. Blogger blogs on FTP just don't have enough flexibility.
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Monty Python Spam
2007-06-06 04:07:00
Monty Python 's Spam Don't forget the Brown Sauce More Monty Python - The Cheese Shop Monty Python
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quick links
2007-06-06 03:42:00
If England was what England seems, An? not the England of our dreams, But only putty, brass, an? paint, ?Ow quick we?d drop ?er! But she ain?t! Rudyard Kipling A quick mention for: Dear England a blog by an old friend Matt Fullerty from LMH. Interestingly there is a site dedicated to HP Brown Sauce "You don't love HP Sauce because it is beautiful, is beautiful because you love it." On the subject of novels, we are all eagerly awaiting, with barely concealed excitement, anticipation and interest, the imminent arrival of the soon to be very famous novel "Hall of the Gods" - stay tuned for more info...
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Managing and Reducing Debt
2007-06-04 07:12:00
"Neither a lender nor borrower be." Hamlet (Act I, Scene III) - Polonius to his son Laertes So said the bard, William Shakespeare. However, such advice seems rather quaint in modern society. In the UK alone personal debt of clients seen by the CCCS averages over £33,000 per person. [1] It is perhaps ironic that increased levels of economic growth and prosperity have also led to increased levels of personal debt. There are various reasons why debt has increased. Increased willingness of banks to lend money Higher expectations of personal living standards. Change in social trends and perceptions about debt. Debt is not necessarily a bad thing. For example, without going into debt, very few people would be able to buy a house. Credit cards can be helpful if they are used in the right way. They give flexibility and can prevent going overdrawn at the bank. If you are careful you can get all the benefits of credit cards, without paying any of the high interest charges. Howev...
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Photos from Grebenshikov Concert
2007-05-30 17:37:00
Boris Grebenshikov performing with Aquarium at the Royal Albert Hall. Photography by Pavitrata Taylor, from Sri Chinmoy Centre Galleries. More photos from the Concert by Pavitrata The photos by Pavitrata are really excellent. It helps that the Royal Albert Hall is a beautiful and elegant building. I think this particular shot helps to capture the musical spirit of Boris; the thing you notice is that he really enjoys his music and plays it with great poise. Brings back good memories. View music Video Of Aquarium
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The Secret Mission - Blackadder IV
2007-05-30 04:59:00
"Hello, the savoy grill" Blackadder, a master of sarcastic humour "who was that?" "Strangely enough, Baldrick that was Pope Gregory the Second
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Funny Links
2007-05-30 04:23:00
Quotes from Blackadder IV George: 'I'm absolutely top-hole, sir, with an ying and yang and yippiedeedoo.' George: 'Well tally ho! With a bing and a bong and a buzz buzz buzz!' George: 'I'm thick. I'm as thick as the big print version of the Complete Works of Charles Dickens.' Blackadder IV quotes Outside a second-hand shop: We exchange anything - bicycles, washing machines etc. Why not bring your wife along and get a wonderful bargain. Funny Signs in Great Britain Funny Road Signs Funny English signs German Coastguard video
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The Zimmers and the Transcendence of Age
2007-05-26 09:57:00
My spiritual teacher, Sri Chinmoy , has sought in many ways, to inspire old people to remain active and attempt new things - even if they seem difficult. At the age of 75, Sri Chinmoy has shown it is possible to find new ways to remain active. Sri Chinmoy has definitely help change my perception of old people and what they are capable of. One year ago, aged 74, Sri Chinmoy lifted this double 740 pound dumbbell lift. He dedicated the lift to people of his own age. On the video, Sri Chinmoy said: "I am 74 years old. This double dumbbell press of 740lbs, I am dedicating to men and women of my age, the old generations, to inspire them" - Sri Chinmoy It is Sri Chinmoy's philosophy that when we remain in the heart, old age does not matter. The Zimmer s In the spirit of transcending the barriers of age, I was really enthused to see an interview on BBC about a new Rock band, The Zimmers. The Zimmers is a new rock sensation, composed entirely of old people. It is led by 90 year old lead...
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You Can't Take it with You - Frank Capra
2007-05-25 03:13:00
I would recommend the film "You Can't Take it with You" by Frank Capra. It's enjoyable and uplifting. It has blatant message, but the film maintains a very good speed, humour and incisiveness. "Frank Capra 's 1938 populist spin on the George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart play about a family of happy eccentrics is a great deal of fun, though it significantly rewrites the original work and doesn't represent Capra (Mr. Deeds Goes to Town, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington) at his best. Jean Arthur plays a member of the blissful Vanderhof household who falls in love with a rich man's son (James Stewart) and brings him into her nutty home. Lionel Barrymore, who played such a bad guy eight years later in Capra's It's a Wonderful Life, is the wonderful Grandpa Vanderhof, who addresses God during the dinner prayer as "sir" and speaks plainly and beautifully of why it's good to be alive. Capra took this opportunity to rail against big business and champion the common ...
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Summer Comes
2007-05-25 03:01:00
Iris from Back garden May 2007
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Video Women and Cars
2007-05-23 17:37:00
a good satire of male chauvinistic attitudes to Female Drivers Needless to say I don't share any of these, (having my 2 wingscreen mirrors stuck to the car with ducktape I can't criticise too much...Women and Cars do they go together? - funny pictures
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Liverfool F.C. and Harry Enfield Video
2007-05-23 17:30:00
Liverpool may have lost the Champions league tonight. This is a video from Harry Enfield of Liverpool in the 1980s vs Arsenal of the 1920s
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