Oh yes, and he also played all the instruments.
And sang it.
The energy and emotion in this video is really rather surprising, especially for such a young and unknown musician.
Hat tip to TheNextWeb Shareables
kthanxbai!
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Even if you hate Christmas music, you’re going to love this
Sean Quigley
is quite the enterprising young man. An 11th grade student, Quigley
arranged and composed this version of Little Drummer Boy, then starred
in the video that he also edited and directed.
Oh yes, and he also played all the instruments.
And sang it.
The energy and emotion in this video is really rather surprising, especially for such a young and unknown musician.
Hat tip to TheNextWeb Shareables
kthanxbai!
Oh yes, and he also played all the instruments.
And sang it.
The energy and emotion in this video is really rather surprising, especially for such a young and unknown musician.
Hat tip to TheNextWeb Shareables
kthanxbai!
Monday, December 5, 2011
Formula 1 - Easy Driving
A friend of mine and I were chatting the other day over a pint of wine... and I found out that he used to be an F1 fan but stopped when he started working on Sundays.
I tried to update him about the goings on in the sport and tried to explain to him just how much more technologically challenging the driver's role is today.
Here are 2 views of how the steering wheel in an F1 car creates challenges for the driver.
kthanxbai!
I tried to update him about the goings on in the sport and tried to explain to him just how much more technologically challenging the driver's role is today.
Here are 2 views of how the steering wheel in an F1 car creates challenges for the driver.
kthanxbai!
Friday, December 2, 2011
Christmas is around the corner!
Yeah - until you saw the title you had forgotten - right?
So here are a few things I want for Christmas, after World Peace and an end to poverty...
kthanxbai!
So here are a few things I want for Christmas, after World Peace and an end to poverty...
kthanxbai!
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Stephen Lynch - funny man
I was just listening to some groovy tunes on grooveshark.com at work. Chilling away as I checked certain aspects of our agency's 65 website. I decided to draw away from my normal diet of Country & Western as I was finding myself dreaming of the wide open plain and riding a horse.
My good chum Daniel Benisty did an amazing cover of Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen;
So I decided to listen to a few more covers of the self same song.
Then I started listening to a refreshing live song. And I giggled, then I laughed, then I had to lift myself off the floor;
Then I started listening to his album, The Craig Machine, and found some real gems -
Enjoy - and drop me a line if you have some funny music I can listen to on my commute.
kthanxbai!
My good chum Daniel Benisty did an amazing cover of Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen;
So I decided to listen to a few more covers of the self same song.
Then I started listening to a refreshing live song. And I giggled, then I laughed, then I had to lift myself off the floor;
Then I started listening to his album, The Craig Machine, and found some real gems -
Enjoy - and drop me a line if you have some funny music I can listen to on my commute.
kthanxbai!
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Tea For Two?
As one of the few Englishmen in my office of over 400 employees I regularly get singled out for tea, Queen and Marmite based jokes.
Luckily I manage to respond to the Yanks about my 'local' pub being older than the US - by a century. That they kinda forgot to enter the First and Second World Wars. (I don't mention Vietnam - the politicians lost that one, not the warriors).
And then I mention Donald Trump.
Need I say more?
I am taking the mickey taking and turning it around for your benefit. So, for those of you who like a cup of tea or a fruit infusion I suggest you go to this website to see a variety of 35 Most Creative Tea Infusers
kthanxbai!
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Luckily I manage to respond to the Yanks about my 'local' pub being older than the US - by a century. That they kinda forgot to enter the First and Second World Wars. (I don't mention Vietnam - the politicians lost that one, not the warriors).
And then I mention Donald Trump.
I am taking the mickey taking and turning it around for your benefit. So, for those of you who like a cup of tea or a fruit infusion I suggest you go to this website to see a variety of 35 Most Creative Tea Infusers
kthanxbai!
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Axis of Awesome
Have you ever heard of the band Axis Awesome? Neither had I.
Then a friend sent me this video that got me hooked on their comedy.
So i looked into them a tad more and found this;.
And this too;
Great stuff.
kthanxbai!
Then a friend sent me this video that got me hooked on their comedy.
So i looked into them a tad more and found this;.
And this too;
Great stuff.
kthanxbai!
Friday, November 11, 2011
Amazing Card Trick
In the office today a co-worker replied to one of my sarky emails with an admonishment to chill out - and here is the video she said would blow my mind. And it is pretty good!
How he does it? I don't know. It really is quite amazing
kthanxbai!
How he does it? I don't know. It really is quite amazing
kthanxbai!
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
How It Should Have Ended
Thanks to Peter over at Bayou Renaissance Man who showed me this website chock-a-block full of excellent videos.
kthanxbai!
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Formula 1 Blog
I've mentioned before that I am a Formula 1 addict. If you don't know what Formula 1 is, well, maybe you live in Swaziland, or are an American, well it is the ultimate in car racing. Not the ultimate in open-wheel, or 'The World Series' - but in the world.
Ever.
I watch races whenever I can, download those that I can't watch live, and listen to podcasts to explain to me what I miss.
There are 2 main podcasts that I listen to, Formula1blog.com and Sidepodcast.
Out of all the Formula 1 blogs out there, I only listen to these 2 - and why? Because they are run and presented by 'normal folk'. We can't really call anyone willing to wake at 2am to watch a car race 'normal'. Let's just call them, well, 'dedicated'.
Both of the podcasts sound like friends, sitting in a pub or living room, discussing the race.A discussion that is slightly too informed for me to join in with, but very interesting indeed.
In 2013 the USA will be hosting a race in Texas. The work started on the track a while back, but Formula 1 is about money, not being polite, or equal, but cold hard cash. They were waiting for the dosh to be on the table to tell the world that F1 would grace The Lone-star State with their presence.
Recently, Todd, the main culprit (!) from Formula1blog.com has started writing for the Huffington Post in the UK and his writing is very interesting indeed. I highly suggest you pop over there and give it a look, I know I'll be following it very closely.
kthanxbai!
Ever.
I watch races whenever I can, download those that I can't watch live, and listen to podcasts to explain to me what I miss.
There are 2 main podcasts that I listen to, Formula1blog.com and Sidepodcast.Out of all the Formula 1 blogs out there, I only listen to these 2 - and why? Because they are run and presented by 'normal folk'. We can't really call anyone willing to wake at 2am to watch a car race 'normal'. Let's just call them, well, 'dedicated'.
Both of the podcasts sound like friends, sitting in a pub or living room, discussing the race.A discussion that is slightly too informed for me to join in with, but very interesting indeed.
In 2013 the USA will be hosting a race in Texas. The work started on the track a while back, but Formula 1 is about money, not being polite, or equal, but cold hard cash. They were waiting for the dosh to be on the table to tell the world that F1 would grace The Lone-star State with their presence.
Recently, Todd, the main culprit (!) from Formula1blog.com has started writing for the Huffington Post in the UK and his writing is very interesting indeed. I highly suggest you pop over there and give it a look, I know I'll be following it very closely.
kthanxbai!
Friday, October 21, 2011
Johnny Cash - We'll Meet Again
Without doubt Mr. Johnny Cash was one of his generation's greatest country singers. Classics such as Fulsom Prison Blues, Ring of Fire and Walk The Line as well as A Boy Named Sue - make us all tap our feet.
Johnny Cash (Image via RottenTomatoes.com)
His video (below) of Hurt, has over 35 million hits on YouTube. Astonishing!
And when you realise that his career took off with 'Ring of Fire' back in the old days of black and white TV!
I was listening to Mr J Cash on Grooveshark at work and after 2 hours of music I knew, I heard words that I recognised, but not in the way Johnny was singing them.
The original that I recognised -
And Mr Cash's version;
Which do you prefer?
kthanxbai!
Johnny Cash (Image via RottenTomatoes.com)His video (below) of Hurt, has over 35 million hits on YouTube. Astonishing!
And when you realise that his career took off with 'Ring of Fire' back in the old days of black and white TV!
I was listening to Mr J Cash on Grooveshark at work and after 2 hours of music I knew, I heard words that I recognised, but not in the way Johnny was singing them.
The original that I recognised -
And Mr Cash's version;
Which do you prefer?
kthanxbai!
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Amnesty International calls to arrest leaders of Hamas
Yeah - I wish!
Over at Elder of Ziyon there is a very interesting article about Amnesty International and their 'original' and ;unique' way of looking at terrorism and murder.
kthanxbai!
Over at Elder of Ziyon there is a very interesting article about Amnesty International and their 'original' and ;unique' way of looking at terrorism and murder.
Amnesty urges Canada to arrest and prosecute George W. Bush
From Amnesty International:
12 October 2011A failure by Canada to arrest former President Bush demonstrates contempt for human rights?
Amnesty International today urged Canadian authorities to arrest and either prosecute or extradite former US President George W. Bush for his role in torture, ahead of his expected visit to Canada on 20 October.
“Canada is required by its international obligations to arrest and prosecute former President Bush given his responsibility for crimes under international law including torture,” said Susan Lee, Americas Director at Amnesty International.Image via Wikipedia
“As the US authorities have, so far, failed to bring former President Bush to justice, the international community must step in. A failure by Canada to take action during his visit would violate the UN Convention against Torture and demonstrate contempt for fundamental human rights.”
Image via Wikipedia I have never seen Amnesty urge any Western nation to arrest Mahmoud Abbas, whose Palestinian Authority has been found to - surprise! - torture prisoners. Similarly, I cannot find any Amnesty calls to arrest leaders of Hamas or other terror groups. (Egypt, for example, is a signatory to the Convention Against Torture and Amnesty did not urge Egypt to arrest any Palestinian Arab terrorist or political leader responsible for torture when they are in its territory.)
Amnesty, it will be remembered, has defended a supporter of the Taliban as a "human rights defender" and suspended an employee who disagreed.
If anyone needed any more evidence of the twisted priorities of Amnesty International, this pretty much seals the deal.
kthanxbai!
Monday, October 17, 2011
It Takes A Big Pair
When life hands you lemons we tend to moan a bit, complain to friends and family, and get on with things.
This guy steps it up a notch and really lives his life.
Well done young man!!
kthanxbai
This guy steps it up a notch and really lives his life.
Well done young man!!
kthanxbai
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Upper Gereshk: The Helmand plan meets tough reality
A rather sad and tragic article about our troops 'over there'.
It's not about innocence lost or about becoming men - it's about the truth behind the recruiting poster. And I guess, the truth behind the politics.
Image via Wikipedia
It's not about innocence lost or about becoming men - it's about the truth behind the recruiting poster. And I guess, the truth behind the politics.
Upper Gereshk: The Helmand plan meets tough reality
After 10 years in Afghanistan, foreign troops can claim successes in the notorious province of Helmand - but a vicious guerrilla war still rages in the Upper Gereshk valley, which US marines are in the process of handing back to British forces.
It has only just turned 07:00 and it's already pushing 35C (95F). The three litres of warm water you drank at dawn have already soaked into your flak vest.
Image via Wikipedia
The patrol advances slowly, inching through poppy fields like their lives depended on it. Suddenly a massive explosion rips through the air less than 50m behind. The Taliban have booby-trapped the right-hand gate of the compound with a grenade and an IED (improvised explosive device) during the night. By chance we exited by the left gate.
"Well good morning to you, too," grunts a marine.
Friday, October 7, 2011
Sesame Street meets Glee
Glorious and gorgeous!
Glittering Glee and salacious Sesame Street have gathered their group of generic artistes to generate this generational gap gutting clip.
Yeah, I gsuck at this.
kthanxbai!
Glittering Glee and salacious Sesame Street have gathered their group of generic artistes to generate this generational gap gutting clip.
Yeah, I gsuck at this.
kthanxbai!
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Steve Jobs RIP
It's very sad to hear that Steve Jobs, the creator and leader of Apple Inc., has passed on this evening.
He changed the world for the better, both in the creation of products that make life easier, but also in the way he treated his employees and the company as a whole.
Rest in peace sir.
He changed the world for the better, both in the creation of products that make life easier, but also in the way he treated his employees and the company as a whole.
Rest in peace sir.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Apple Success?
Really? No-one in marketing saw the possibilities of the name for the newest iPhone?
Is the latest 'iPhone 4s hit'?
Come on guys!!
Is the latest 'iPhone 4s hit'?
Come on guys!!
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Blackadder the Fifth? Me likey!
According to the British tabloid newspaper, The Mirror, the star of the Blackadder series, Rowan Atkinson, has hinted that season 5 might be in the offing.
Image via WikipediaThe amazingness that was Blackadder combined humour with history and real emotion. The final minutes of the final episode of season four still brings tears to the eyes of grown men (allegedly...)
Recognisable faces in the cast picture include Stephen Fry of QI and everything clever, Tony Robinson from Time Team and of course that nice young chap Hugh Laurie from that medical show you might have heard of, now what's it called? Home? Building? No, I remember - House...
Image via Wikipedia
So a rather large 'huzzah' for bringing back the Blackadder series!!
kthanxbai!
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Funny Things
You know what I like? Funny things. Yeah, crazy I know but that's just the way I roll.
This particular video made me laugh a heck of a lot!
Whereas this video - well it struck home!
Enjoy!! kthanxbai!
This particular video made me laugh a heck of a lot!
Whereas this video - well it struck home!
Enjoy!! kthanxbai!
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
So Rosh Hashana is just around the corner so I thought I would share with you a few of the ways my friends and colleagues having been sending wishes around the interwebz;
Have an amazing Rosh Hashana!!
kthanxbai!
How to conduct yourself in the synagogue
Dip Your Apple - Fountainheads Rosh Hashanah
The Maccabeats - Book of Good Life (free MP3)!
Have an amazing Rosh Hashana!!
kthanxbai!
Monday, September 26, 2011
I'm Proud.. Kinda
I say it in my description above and I'm not ashamed of it - I live in Israel.
Image via Wikipedia
The mere fact that I think you might have a problem with me because of where I live actually speaks volumes itself.
And this Australian article really helps to explain it:
kthanxbai!
Image via WikipediaThe mere fact that I think you might have a problem with me because of where I live actually speaks volumes itself.
And this Australian article really helps to explain it:
Anti-Semitism the real issue that dare not speak its name
A YEAR or two ago, I took a taxi from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv. It was a brilliant sunny day and all around me the hills were green, as we passed a prosperous Arab village, a beautiful kibbutz, a bit of jangled traffic.
The taxi driver was English, an English Jew who had found a better life in Israel - better pay, less anti-Semitism, safer streets, an easy air commute to his daughter in England, but close to other relatives in Israel, and lots and lots of sunshine.
kthanxbai!
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Challafax or Halalifax Canada?
Image by Getty Images via @daylifeJust saw this and thought it was the funniest thing I've seen in a long while.
Image by Mez Love via FlickrBut I wouldn't get him tattooed on my arm though!
kthanxbai!
Brilliantly smart-ass responses to completely well-meaning signs
The funniest thing about this site? People have actually invested time and energy in coming up with these answers.
LMAO? You betcha!
And the link is here: Brilliantly smart-ass responses to completely well-meaning signs
kthanxbai!
LMAO? You betcha!
And the link is here: Brilliantly smart-ass responses to completely well-meaning signs
kthanxbai!
Sunday, September 11, 2011
As I sit here listening to the names of those who were murdered on September 11th 10 years ago, being read out by survivors, I think of Frank Bennet Reisman who died that day.
Image via Wikipedia
I had no connection to him in 2001, but since I wrote this article on September 11th, 2009, I have him in my heart.
Rest in peace, Frank.
kthanxbai
Image via WikipediaRest in peace, Frank.
kthanxbai
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Queen Google
Blogger has a new interface so for now they're safe. I'm not quite up to moving to Wordpress yet. But the second they muck it up - I'll be soooo gone!
And for your delight and delectation today? Google. Yes Mr. Google and his elves have created quite the splendiferous logo for today's celebrity birthday - Mr. Queen (not Steve Mc - Freddie Mercury).
Which, when clicked, gives the most amazing song and cartoon dance routine I've seen for a while - here;
kthanxbai!
And for your delight and delectation today? Google. Yes Mr. Google and his elves have created quite the splendiferous logo for today's celebrity birthday - Mr. Queen (not Steve Mc - Freddie Mercury).
Which, when clicked, gives the most amazing song and cartoon dance routine I've seen for a while - here;
kthanxbai!
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Summer 2012 - A Disaster Ahead
With the Middle East in turmoil, Colonel Gaddafi running away, Turkey attacking the Kurds with helicopters and Israel with diplomacy, London's Burning (and not the TV show!) and Greece is about to slide down t bankruptcy, I can already foresee next summer's disaster.
And may God have mercy on our souls.
kthanxbai!
And may God have mercy on our souls.
kthanxbai!
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Are You Crazy?
Its been a while I admit but this got me riled.
Actually pretty annoyed.
And I can hope that it only starts people thinking, both in and out of Europe.
And yes - I was raised in the area of Walthamstow.
kthanxbai!
Actually pretty annoyed.
And I can hope that it only starts people thinking, both in and out of Europe.
And yes - I was raised in the area of Walthamstow.
kthanxbai!
Friday, July 22, 2011
Too Much Murder?
Like any red blooded young chap who owns a TV in 2011 I get to see a lot of murders on TV.
There are some great detailed detective work in some of the amazing shows in the list below, which I have put in order of which ones I am addicted to the most at the beginning;
Sherlock, NCIS, Morse, Justified, Memphis Blue, Frost, The Glades, Bones, Bergerac, CSI, CSI Miami, CSI Hoboken, Taggart, CSI New York, Law + Order, Criminal Minds, The Protector, The Closer, Dexter
Image via WikipediaDanny Cohen, who I respect tremendously, in his position of head of BBC1 in the UK, who create a myriad of high class detective shows, was recently quoted in the Daily telegraph as saying shortly before the latest rush of detective shows hit our screens, there’s simply too much of this crime stuff on the telly. “One of the things I want to do,” Mr Cohen, the network’s youngest-ever controller, explained helpfully, “is to broaden the palette a bit.”
Interesting attitude. Is it for the TV show makers to decide what people see or is it up to the viewing public? Admittedly the most watched shows in the US and UK are not dramas or murder shows but are in fact the talent shows where 'normal people' get to strut their stuff.
Image via WikipediaSo should we be watching reality murders? Are we already watching too much murder on tv? The infographic below, and more importantly, it's popularity around the world in 2011 as opposed to 2001 - might lean us towards an answer;
The original can be found at www.forensicnursing.org
kthanxbai!
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Some Great Reads
I like me some Vietnam stories. I don't particularly enjoy the fighting part of it, generally I don't believe half of what I read. I do like reading about the helicopters over there and how these guys went into the breach, time after time.
Image by colincookman via Flickr
There aren't many instances that I can think of where you get to see the same events but through different sets of eyes. Even 9/11 with photographers and videographers and eyewitnesses didn't see things significantly differently.
So I was pleasantly surprised when I stumbled upon 2 books in my personal library (ooh, doesn't that sound fancy?!!) where a pair of slick pilots had flown together, got shot at together and had told the tales differently.
Image by javaczuk via Flickr
'Lest We Forget ' by William Meacham is a fantastic read about Huey pilots in The Nam doing a wide variety insane and ridiculous operations to save their buddies on the ground. Meacham was an enlisted man and worked his way up to become an officer which probably explains his rather more rigid and focused views on certain matters within the book.
What blew me away was that he brought W T Grant up to speed when he first arrived in The Nam. W T Grant wrote his book 'Wings of the Eagle' about those first flights and those very hair-raising (aka insane) missions.
Its not just me who is raving about these books, I'm just a few years behind the others!
I strongly suggest you get your hands on one of these books - they are well worth a read. Or two.
kthanxbai!
Image by colincookman via FlickrThere aren't many instances that I can think of where you get to see the same events but through different sets of eyes. Even 9/11 with photographers and videographers and eyewitnesses didn't see things significantly differently.
So I was pleasantly surprised when I stumbled upon 2 books in my personal library (ooh, doesn't that sound fancy?!!) where a pair of slick pilots had flown together, got shot at together and had told the tales differently.
Image by javaczuk via Flickr'Lest We Forget ' by William Meacham is a fantastic read about Huey pilots in The Nam doing a wide variety insane and ridiculous operations to save their buddies on the ground. Meacham was an enlisted man and worked his way up to become an officer which probably explains his rather more rigid and focused views on certain matters within the book.
What blew me away was that he brought W T Grant up to speed when he first arrived in The Nam. W T Grant wrote his book 'Wings of the Eagle' about those first flights and those very hair-raising (aka insane) missions.
Its not just me who is raving about these books, I'm just a few years behind the others!
I strongly suggest you get your hands on one of these books - they are well worth a read. Or two.
kthanxbai!
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Going Full Circle
I've been floating around the interwebz a fair bit this week and the most impressive thing I found for your delight and delectation is exceptionally close to my last posting Piff The Magic Dragon.
But its darned good.
Do you know how he does it?
Answers in the comments below please!
No seriously, I want to know how he does it!!
kthanxbai!
But its darned good.
Do you know how he does it?
Answers in the comments below please!
No seriously, I want to know how he does it!!
kthanxbai!
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Piff The Magic Dragon
A rather hilarious young magician out to impress Messrs Penn & Teller.
Hat tip to Damn Cool Pictures
kthanxbai!
Hat tip to Damn Cool Pictures
kthanxbai!
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
I Do Like Me Some Angry Birds
Way back when, (well in mid-May) I mentioned just how much I like the game Angry Birds.
I guess its not 'proof' as such. It just shows that I'm not alone!
Oh, and there's a movie coming out too.
kthanxbai!
Angry Birds & Pomplamoose was a favourite post of many people.So here is proof that I am not a complete nutter;
I guess its not 'proof' as such. It just shows that I'm not alone!
Oh, and there's a movie coming out too.
kthanxbai!
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Simply A Great Ad
As the blurb at the top of the blog says 'Bringing you interesting articles, pictures and views from around the Blogosphere and the Interwebs'.
Probably the best ad I've seen in the past 6 months. Try and work out what product the ad is for before the clip ends.
Enjoy!
The Exorcist from MrPrice2U on Vimeo.
kthanxbai!
Probably the best ad I've seen in the past 6 months. Try and work out what product the ad is for before the clip ends.
Enjoy!
The Exorcist from MrPrice2U on Vimeo.
kthanxbai!
Sunday, June 26, 2011
The Good, Bad & Ugly* of long-distance scooter riding
An internet chum of mine just went on a rather amazing 24hr trip. He attempted a 1,000 mile trip in 24 hours. On a scooter.
Here are some quotes:
'Nuff said! Read more about it and maybe donate to his cause. I know I will...
kthanxbai!
Here are some quotes:
Image by sigma. via FlickrIt doesn't matter how old you are or how fit you think you are, riding a scooter for 24 hours (or anything close to that long) is physically demanding. The word 'grueling' comes to mind now that I'm on the other side of it.
A good chunk of my ride took me through two of the more inhospitable sections of desert in the world (the Negev and Arava). Twice!
'Nuff said! Read more about it and maybe donate to his cause. I know I will...
kthanxbai!
Friday, June 17, 2011
Allan McNish
In my last, earth shattering, blog post 'Twitter, iPhones and Fast Cars' which caused furor in the world of... well, nowhere really.
Anyway...
I have always been a fan of motor-sport so it was interesting for me to see this week that 'Le Mans 24 hour' was trending on Google, Twitter and YouTube.
YouTube? Here's why:
At the time of writing, this clip had over 2,400,000 views. Nice.
And the funky thing for me? I've been in touch with Allan McNish in the past, discussing Formula 1 stuff on Twitter.
Weird to see someone you 'know' going through such a crash.
kthanxbai!
Anyway...
I have always been a fan of motor-sport so it was interesting for me to see this week that 'Le Mans 24 hour' was trending on Google, Twitter and YouTube.
YouTube? Here's why:
At the time of writing, this clip had over 2,400,000 views. Nice.
And the funky thing for me? I've been in touch with Allan McNish in the past, discussing Formula 1 stuff on Twitter.
Weird to see someone you 'know' going through such a crash.
kthanxbai!
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