Talented DJ
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To be or not to be
Public Speaking 101
Some additional information on Public Speaking and tips to help you improve... ...or not!
Fear of speaking
Enunciation
Pronunciation
Know your facts
Body Language
Eye Contact
Spell Checking
The Fun Theory
I think life should be about fun and enjoyment. All too often it's serious and boring. Or is it what you make it?
These clever guys have being putting the fun back into the mundane; and it works!
Stairs
Trash
So how are you going to make your day more fun?!
Stealing thunder
As Windows releases its version 7 the folks at Apple are already creating their mocking ads - worth checking out, below's one I particularly liked
They are not happy stopping there, they have also just released a brand new 27" iMac, which looks amazing - twice as sharp twice as fast!! Not only that but they have a fantastic new mouse with their touchpad technology built in or rather on it and also the wireless aluminium keyboard. I wont bore you with the details, if you want to know the specs of this fantastic machine head HERE
Now that's a present Santa would keep for himself :)
My Life Expressed Through Songs
Are you a male or female:
THIS IS A MANS WORLD
Describe yourself:
EVERYBODY HURTS
How do you feel right now in your spirit?
BAD TO THE BONE
If you could, what would you do to help make the world a better place?
IF I COULD TURN BACK TIME
If you could go anywhere, where would you go?
FLY ME TO THE MOON
Your favorite form of transportation:
THE LOCO-MOTION
Your life's theme: (for example: theme song, what are you about, spiritual or political views, etc.,) GO YOUR OWN WAY
Your relationship with significant other (ideal relationship if not currently in one):
I WANT TO KNOW WHAT LOVE IS
Your worst fear:
ALL BY MYSELF
What is the best advice on life you have to offer:
DONT WORRY BE HAPPY
If you could change your name or attribute, then what would it be?
MONEY MONEY MONEY
Name something that you like to do:
DONT STOP BELIEVING
What would you say to inspire someone?
DONT GIVE UP
My soul's present condition:
THE ONLY WAY IS UP
If today was your last day on earth, how would you spend it?
HOLD ME, THRILL ME, KISS ME, KILL ME
Pigs might fly
With all this talk about 'Swine Flu' I thought it only right to share with you a remedy that has just been released in the UK.
They are currently working on an OINKMENT which you can apply too. If you do however notice any symptoms please call a HAMBULANCE immediately.
Swine flu symptoms are stuttering like p-p-p-p-p-porky p-p-p-p-ig. My best friend says he has swine flu, but I think he's telling PORKIES.
Apparently please do not contact the hospitals for advice, there is a problem with the phonelines and all you will get is CRACKLING
There are reports from the religious sectors saying: The APORKALYPSE is finally here!
My advice: I say STY put and don't travel.
Why is it that the first thing we try to do after killing a pig is to cure it?
In more sensational news: who says pigs cant fly? I heard a pig flu in Mexico recently.
In other news: Disney HQ bans the “Three Little Pigs” movie as a precaution
In recent years we have experienced 'Mad cow disease', Salmonella and Bird flu - makes you wonder what's next, answers on a postcard.
*disclaimer : this is a joke please do NOT attempt to purchase this item or others like it.
Now that's magic!
Just for giggles, I need a laugh.
I know I shouldn't laugh at a fellow magician but this is classic!
Credit Crisis?
If you want some light-hearted relief check out - http://debtmonkey.tv
It's an internet based reality show - kinda feels like the office meets internet; I like it!
They have paid a mans debt off for a year and now own him! - he's their monkey!!
Hey, if nothing else, it's a giggle!!
best scene ever
As Mr Robert Llewellyn is currently filming Red Dwarf specials and twittering us snip its of news, it sparked my appetite for more dwarf!
Hope you like this classic clip
for further news check out this link
http://www.reddwarf.co.uk/news/2008/09/19/new-red-dwarf-specials-confirmed/
COME ON YOU SMEG HEADS!!!
Evolution of marketing
For a while now I have been looking out for smarter ways to market products and engage with people. One of the most successful recently was 'the dream job' here is T-Mobiles attempt; which I must admit I really like it - kinda evolution of dance meets improv everywhere, good for you guys!
Just for giggles
Right now I have far too much free time - so I spend most of it surfing (the net) and I came across this beauty...
...Bonnie sez, "Everyone has at least one friend who has seen parts of the Star Wars original trilogy but can’t quite tell you every plot point in order. Joe Nicolosi recorded his friend Amanda as she retells the story from the tiny amount she’s seen with hilarious results."
Star Wars: Retold (by someone who hasn't seen it) from Joe Nicolosi on Vimeo
Another fine mess
I distinctly remember all those little quirks Stanley would do which drove Oliver mad - such as him being able to light his thumb simply by flicking it, him being able to raise his hat off his head by blowing his thumb and my favourite the ear and nose holding trick (simple yet very confusing for many)
I also recall with fondness that wonderful little tune - The ku-ku song; in fact whenever anyone would annoy me with their incompetence I would whistle it. My ex understood the reference and would give me bad looks or nudge me when she caught me doing it, I didn't even realize myself sometimes!
How about a little history lesson, are you sitting comfortably, then I'll begin.
Stan Laurel (June 16, 1890 – February 23, 1965) was born Arthur Stanley Jefferson in Lancashire, England.
Laurel began his career in Glasgow Britannia Theatre. He gradually worked his way up the ladder of supporting roles until he became the featured comedian, as well as an understudy to Charlie Chaplin. He emigrated to America in 1912 where he decided to change his name; he worried that was too long to fit onto posters.
Oliver Hardy (January 18, 1892 – August 7, 1957) was born Norvell Hardy in Georgia, USA. Upon turning 18, he changed his first name to that of his father who had died years earlier, henceforth calling himself Oliver Norvell Hardy.
By his late teens Hardy was a popular stage singer, and he operated his own moviehouse. He thought he could do better than some of the movie comedians he was presenting, so in 1913 he became a movie actor.
The humor of Laurel and Hardy was generally visual with slapstick thrown in, for me my first taste of Vaudeville. The basis of their films were simple plots with a lot of comedic moments, usually involving Oliver taking the brunt of the misfortune. They made silent films, "talkies", b&w films and colour and several feature films.
To me they are legends, and below is a small sample of a typical Laurel & Hardy moment, hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
and this is how they would look today
There were of course other early influences which get a honorary mention - The Two Ronnies, Rowan Atkinson, Abbot and Costello, Monty Python, Tommy Cooper, Lenny Henry, Eddie Murphy, Robin Williams and of course the many many Carry on episodes. I know there were many others but these stand out the most.
Who were your influences and why?
The lighter side of Christmas
Whilst looking for some Christmas fun I came across these amusing cartoons
and another
and Achmed returns with Christmas Spirit
How to... ...Improvise
The following are scenes taken from the amazing show: WHO'S LINE IS IT ANYWAY!
This is a great show, demonstrating the ability to think fast and act crazy, basically how to have fun with a subject.
Living Scenery
Sound Effects
Helping hands
Sit, Stand & Bend
Voices & Characters