Taiwanese take on the Australian election makes my day
Brilliance. Although it must be said Abbott would have never let the refugees get away like that.
Hermits Hermits - old memories
This is the type of music that was always playing in the house when I grew up. I still know all the words to most of the songs. :)
My lovely London (from 1845)
I often walk around London and just let the history seep into me. Today when I walked to get my lunch was no different.
And when I got back to my desk I came across this excellent link to a panorama of the city from 1845.Here it is in a google maps execution http://www.ianvisits.co.uk/maps/london_1845_panorama.phpAnd here are the original images joined together.
The gay olympics..
Gay couples hurdles and obstacles event. Priceless.
Newport - Ode to the Welsh
Ah the Welsh, you have to love them. I have several Welsh friends and I always try and honour St Davids day with a bowl of Cawl when I can.
This is very special and so it must be posted.Best version of Jesus Christ Superstar ever
The 1973 movie. Best Judas ever, big up Carl Anderson.
Bizarre old memories..
Out of the blue I suddenly remembered a series of promotional videos that Tina Turner (of all people) did for the Australian Rugby League ages ago.
Classic stuff here. The original from 1989 (OMG)And the follow up in 1990Fantastic musicals
Yes its Friday and what better to put you in the weekend mode than Conan the Barbarian, the musical.
How to make a news report
I do love this summary by Charlie Brooker. Spot on!
Ingrid Thorpe
You have navigated with raging soul far from the paternal home, passing beyond the seas' double rocks and now you inhabit a foreign land.
