Things that make you go hmmmm

Cats? Tell Gareth and he'll support it.

Just watched a video of Joss Stone and her version of her doing 'Son of a Preacher Man" - wailing like Joplin is ok on certain tracks I guess but this song deserves a more nuanced soulful approach, yeah I know it's a live performance but still.

There is only one true version of that song and it is #2 on your list. #1 is definitely trying a bit too hard, she's got some lungs though. Ironically Aretha was originally offered the song I think, but passed on it, so it was given to Dusty.

For me there's not much between Aretha and Dusty's version, Dusty just came up first on the youtube search. I probably do like Dusty better as it was played a lot when I was growing up and she is mesmerizing. But there is only one Aretha Franklin.

Read that too about Aretha passing on the song first.

Agreed as LoneGunmen would say Joss has a great set of ju.. lungs on her but she is missing soul.

Yeah, probably if I'd got to know Aretha's version first, I'd like that better, as it is actually quite cool. But I just can't go past Dusty's version.

I was first introduced to Dusty's music when I found an old greatest hits CD of hers somewhere without a case and gave it a listen. Fell in love with the music (the arrangements as well as the singing) but it wasn't till a couple of years later that I found out that she was a white English-woman. Up until then I had just assumed that she was a black American...

I went to a Dusty concert in the 60's when I was a kid. Still remember it.  Excellent.

Kylie (46) breaks down recalling her 2 yr romance with Michael Hutchence  -  www.ukyahoo.com - "I had so many firsts with him."

Read the headline and immediately thought of mini bottles of shampoo and conditioner...

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/10261568/How-you-h...

That quote is begging for so many comments that are not right for a family forum. ;)

Anyone else find this exploitative and tasteless? 

The Bradford Exchange make crap like this to sell to the gullible brain dead who think service men and women would be honored by people wearing tacky gold plated poppies.

That second paragraph going on about "lifelike vibrancy" of the poppy and 'to honor our diggers in a truly meaningful way" is frankly sickening really.

Worst is that there is no mention of donating any money to ex-servicemen's charities from peddling this rubbish on the page.

Also a quick google suggests that Charities such as Breast Cancer Action ask people to beware of the charitable intentions of the Bradford Exchange.

http://thinkbeforeyoupink.org/?page_id=13

Seems dead soldiers is not the only misery they trade in. Cancer suffers too - classy.

From the Webpage, it's also in AA mag this month.

Lest We Forget 

A delicately hand-crafted brooch honoring those who served our nation courageously 

An elegant symbol of life’s fragility, the poppy makes a fitting tribute to those who laid down their lives in service of our great nation. Now you can honour a loved one who served with the “Flanders Fields Poppy Brooch,” a tasteful fine jewellery exclusive from The Bradford Exchange.

Inspired by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae’s epic poem "In Flanders Fields", this stunning treasure brings its poppies to life again to honour our diggers in a truly meaningful way. Hand-applied 18-carat gold-plate accents the finely-crafted brooch to create a truly opulent look. Six radiant Swarovski crystals rest in the centre of the bloom which is hand-enamelled in red to capture the lifelike vibrancy of the poppy. Wear this elegant brooch next to your heart and know that our diggers will be remembered always. The brooch is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity reproducing McCrae’s "In Flanders Fields" poem as a beautiful finishing touch. This touching Anzac tribute is only available from The Bradford Exchange for a limited time, so don’t miss out. Order now!

The elegant Flanders Fields Poppy Brooch from The Bradford Exchange features:

• Honour the diggers who laid down their lives in service of our great nation with this elegant poppy brooch, available exclusively from The Bradford Exchange
• Poppy brooch is inspired by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae’s epic poem "In Flanders Fields"
• Hand-applied 18-carat gold-plate accents the finely-crafted brooch to create a truly opulent look

• Six radiant Swarovski crystals rest in the centre of the bloom which is hand-enamelled in red to capture the lifelike vibrancy of the poppy
• Arrives in a handsome presentation case with a Certificate of Authenticity reproducing McCrae’s "In Flanders Fields" poem
• Measures 7cm in length

All yours for $100. 

http://www.bradford.net.nz/products/503SAN5101_pop...

I can't imagine any vets anywhere that would prefer to wear that crap as opposed to a plain poppy bought from the RSA.

Laila Harre at the Internet Party Party connecting with the Yoof

On a random website

"I have heard that temping vaginally is more accurate than temping orally. Should I try it?"

Gerry Brownlie the "Minister for Wine and Cheese" offering his resignation as if he really thought it was ever gonna be accepted and for John Key making out he thought long and hard before declining it. 

Show some balls Gerry, just resign from Parliament and show some integrity. You broke the law, and now they are trying to blame some poor bastard in airport security and hang them out to dry and become unemployed.  You fat fuck Gerry.

When has he said anything other than I am totally responsible for this? He has gone no where near blaming the bloke who opened the door and let him in ?

They are investigating the staff member whom should have stopped him. When I said "they", I wasn't referring to Brownlee but Airport Security and very senior management. Apparently the staff member was quite entitled to stop him in any way, shape or form as they take it quite seriously.

What was the result?

That's pretty random.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/music/1032326...

When men cry at a sports event, it's very similar'' to the screaming that takes place at a One Direction concert, says author Rachel Simmons. "It wouldn't be okay for men to do that anywhere else. But the sporting event sanctions that behaviour."

I saw a bit of crying when the Top Twins started off. Not sure if it was crying for laughter or crying for "what did we do to deserve this".

damn, and I thought I over analysed things...

I don't know, do you bollocks?

Yes, I bollocks.

Is that Bollocks or Bollox?

I'm watching a game called "hockey" on TV at the moment.  It's part of the Commonwealth Games.

It looks a bit like football except on a smaller pitch and instead of using feet to kick the ball (which is very small) they use curved wooden sticks.

It looks quite interesting.

Watched 2 guys playing pelota the other day. Man! Weee...iird! But it'll be in the next Olympics, mark my word

linky links plz...

Looking at a site to help improve my running as I'm always carrying some form of niggle.

Can some one help me with this chart namely principles 2 and 3?

Principle 2: I have large black shorts, not yellow. Anyone know the difference and should I swap?

Principal 3: I get that MC Hammer was very fit, but where would I get a yellow MC Hammer jacket from like the one shown in the chart?

Actually reading the whole site just makes my head hurt.

http://naturalrunningcenter.com/2013/11/17/40-tips-improve-running-form/

I'm talking reality. En France.

Ok, I always thought Pelota was just another name for bat and ball games???

A bit OTT Steve-O?

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/artic...

I see what you did there.

The Edge Radio station running a competition for two All Black tickets where two hetrosexual men have to get married to be in to win. What sicko other than Nick Tinney would come up with something so stupid. Puts a dampner on the Gay Couples out there tying the knot.

'marriage of convenience'

They all thinks its funny, wont be when they two idiots who win it try and get a divorce, wonder if they realise the legal  ramifications involved? 

What next? Lets put two AB tickets on the line for two gays to get married but behave like hetrosexuals? Followed by a competition of who wants to eat a tin of dog food to win th prize of a full set of The Edge hosts autographs?

So the married gay couple would stop having sex then? Isn't that the end result of any marriage?

One advantage of gay marriage is that there won't be any argument about if the toilet seat is up or down.

Thats your 2% factual used for the month !