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Some more not so cool christmas presents
Wednesday, 30 December 2009
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A couple of leftover christmas pictures
Tuesday, 29 December 2009
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The power of perseverance
Monday, 28 December 2009
The story of Tanzanian marathon runner John Stephen Akhwari is perhaps my favourite Olympic moment of all time. While he lost the marathon by literally miles at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, he won the hearts of millions around the world (isn't that a nice bit of schmultzy writing).
Anyway for those who want a story in great perseverance followed by a James Bond like one liner at the end here goes:
Akhwari's story occurred forty years ago, when he attended the Mexico City Olympics at the age of 30.
Not long after the start of the marathon at the Mexico Olympics, Akhwari fell down and was badly injured, because he was not used to the climate of Central America. The other runners passed him one after another, and his chance of winning a medal became extremely slim. However, he didn't quit, and insisted on finishing the race.
When Akhwari limped into the stadium on bloody and bandaged legs an hour after the winner of the race had left, there were only a few spectators remaining in the stands. They were shocked to see Akhwari wincing with pain at every step toward the finish line, and they felt grateful to witness such a touching moment.
When asked why he didn't retire from the race, Akhwari's answer is calm and simple.
- "My country did not send me 5000 miles to start the race, they sent me 5000 miles to finish the race!"
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Thank God it's Christmas
Friday, 25 December 2009
and that through his son he deals with the one constant in our lives.
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What? Christmas already!
Thursday, 24 December 2009
Merry Christmas from all of us.
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While shepherds watch their sheep ...
Wednesday, 23 December 2009
As we sing all about shepherds this christmas, let us stop to think at some of those shepherds who are doing it tough:
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Memory is the stuff you don't forget
Tuesday, 22 December 2009
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Kermit the frog and chiasmus
Monday, 21 December 2009
Another implied chiasmus, but this time a word one:
"Time's fun when you're having flies"
Kermit the frog
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The worst thing about censorship
Sunday, 20 December 2009
With all this talk lately of internet censorship, I thought I would post this picture about what I think is the worst thing about censorship. Let's just hope that they don't censor it:
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Don't get busted in the bus lane - except if you're a taxi
Saturday, 19 December 2009
Can anyone tell me why taxis get to drive in the bus lanes? It seems quite unfair that simply because you pay someone to drive a car for you, as opposed to pay for your car to be driven, you should be able to zip along in the bus lane.
Any clues or theories?
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Your next trip to the dentist?
Friday, 18 December 2009
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Lord of the fries
Thursday, 17 December 2009
Here is another great business name.
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OK - the real meaning
Tuesday, 15 December 2009
Have you ever wondered what the word/phrase/letters OK really mean?
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Say Cheese
Monday, 14 December 2009
Another implied visual chiasmus.
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Adult jump suits - jumpin jammerz
Sunday, 13 December 2009
I have previously posted on the topic of adult jump suits here and here.
Well given that Christmas is coming up, and my long held desire to own my very own adult jump suit, I thought I would remind everyone about Jumpin Jammerz. I would also like to say that I am 5 foot 7 and weigh 143 pounds. My favourite colour is red (or skulls).
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Mystery photo guessing competition
Saturday, 12 December 2009
Here is a great photo of a pivotal moment at the turn of the century. Can anyone guess?
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Running on baby time?
Friday, 11 December 2009
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Deep thoughts
Thursday, 10 December 2009
Have you ever wondered what a person who makes an allegation is called? An allegator? Does anyone have a word for it?
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The Wednesday Word - apothegm
Wednesday, 9 December 2009
Today's Wednesday word is apothegm. It is a short witty and instructive saying.
Rather than a quote for it, here is an example of an apothegm that I posted a while ago:
"Never ever, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night"
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Designer toilets
Tuesday, 8 December 2009
I'm not sure I could bring myself to use this.
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Remove dark circles and make your eyes more attractive permanently
Sunday, 6 December 2009
I have received numerous spam emails lately about the apparent dark circles under my eyes, and how I can quickly reduce the appearance of these dark circles by up to 45% and reduce the appearance of bags under my eyes by up to 68% if I use hydrolyze or some similar product that involves giving my credit card details along with my first born child.
Here is a picture which proves that removing such dark circles isn't always a good thing:
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Procrastinators of the world unite - tomorrow
Saturday, 5 December 2009
I've been planning on posting these two pictures for ages but just haven't got around to it. Enjoy.
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Pointless Post-it Notes - First Born Captured
Friday, 4 December 2009
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Yum Cha Cha
Thursday, 3 December 2009
I have recently been thinking of starting a dance school in a Chinese Restaurant. If I ever do, I will call it Yum Cha Cha.
What do you think? Would you dance or eat or both at such an establishment.
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Still sceptical about Climate change
Wednesday, 2 December 2009
Given the amount of talk there has been of late about climate change and global warming, here is undeniable proof that it exists.
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The Wednesday Word - denariate
Today's Wednesday word is denariate. It means a portion of land that is worth one penny per year. I'm assuming it comes from the word denarius but maybe not.
Here is my quote for it:
"He honestly thought that his three-bedroom townhouse would be more valuable than a denariate but in these economic conditions he had to take what he could get."
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Practical or pretentious?
Tuesday, 1 December 2009
Your choice of descriptor words will tell a lot about you. Are these practical or pretentious?
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