Car Sharing

Environmentalists have long been advocating car sharing as a useful way in which ordinary people can help in the fight against global warming. Take a look at how this works in practice by clicking on the video link below. Or would you prefer to take the bus?




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rU6RDQ4jGBo

Don't Miss These Two Video Clips

First a Welsh comedian socking it to the Australians. This hilarious stand-up routine is one of the funniest I've ever seen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dhkm6sgPdtk

Now watch this little girl go! Amazing performance.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZxKyV7Jxwo

Hamster Jazz Band Advertisement

Watch the following advertisement which includes, what will probably be, the most unusual jazz band you are ever likely to see ...............


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiBtj_lckqM

A Very Funny Christmas Video

I have received the following video clip by Email. If you want to get into the Christmas spirit watch it by clicking on the link below. It really is very funny!

http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1529569286/bctid5524339001

Germany - Reunification Celebrations

Last Saturday Germany celebrated Unity Day, marking the anniversary of the reunification with a special puppet show in Berlin.
The giant marionette of a little girl searching for her uncle commemorates the years of division in both city and country.
Watch the celebrations by clicking the BBC video link below:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/8288375.stm

Mr Bean - Getting Up And The Alarm Clock

I am sure you will have seen this Mr Bean video clip before, but however many times you watch it you can be sure it will bring a smile to your face. Click on the link below to watch this hilarious short video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXPLhE_z57M&feature=popular#

The Piano

A very senior couple, Fran and Marlo Cowan, walked into the lobby of the Mayo Clinic and spotted a piano. They proceeded to give an impromptu recital. They've been married for 62 years, and he turned 90 in February. It really is all about having the right attitude. Enjoy!

Incidentally, the piece they play is called 'Old Grey Bonnet'

This really is worth watching, click on the video link below:


http://www.fark.com/cgi/vidplayer.pl?IDLink=4365716

Proof That There Is Life After Death

Subject: Spooked at the museum??

Ideas To Combat Global Waming

Up to 20 million people in low-lying areas of Bangladesh are at risk from rising sea-levels, according to new research. So the country needs inventive solutions to help minimise the impact of flooding in the future.
Britain's Department for International Development is sponsoring farmers to cultivate crabs, ducks not chickens, and gardens that float.
The BBC's David Shukman has been to see how some of the solutions may help those who are in areas vulnerable to flooding.

To see a Department for International Development video of David Shukman's report, click on the following link:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/8240441.stm

Milk - A Short Film By Roger Bastien

I came across this short film. At first I thought it was weird. Then I watched it a second time and thought it was intriguing. Have a look and see what you think. Click on the link below. Best watched in full screen mode.

http://vimeo.com/2522942

I Had An Inkling This Was The Case

Have you noticed how quickly your ink cartridges seem to run out, especially when you print off colour photographs? Ink cartridges take up a large share of your consumable computer costs.
Zoe Kleinman finds out why printer cartridges are being replaced before they completely run out of ink. Watch her report by clicking on the following video link:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8231753.stm

Tightrope Walker Sets German Record

A new record for tightrope walking was successfully set in Germany on Sunday. Freddt Nock of Switzerland walked up a 995 metre-long cable car wire to the top of Germany's highesdt mountain of Zugspitze.
If you would like to see how he did it, click on the video link below:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/8229924.stm

Expensive Fakes!

My attention was drawn to a rather disturbing report concerning faked designer goods. Some of the figures being banded around are quite alarming. For example, in 2008 customs officials seized a staggering 178 million faked items - mostly imported from China. Even more incredible, in France the maximum fine for being caught with faked goods is 300,000 euros (£260,000) or three years in jail. Add to this the fact that the UK government says legitimate businesses lose an estimated £10 billion a year to counterfeiters with £9 billion ending up in the hands of gangs. The Italian authorities, though less harsh than the French are threatening severe action against against those caught buying such merchandise. Fortunately, the UK government has decided against criminalising consumers. Instead it aims to target markets and car boot sales in an attempt to stop the counterfeits being sold.
Intellectual property lawyer Simon Tracey said anyone tempted to bring back items such as fake designer sunglasses, a football top or handbag from their holidays should beware. But he said it was hard to persuade people that owning a fake was "a bad thing."
Apart from the huge loss in revenue as a result of these illegal activities, there is also a safety issue involved. Fake alcohol can be particularly dangerous, causing blindness or death. Copied toiletries can be harmful and counterfeit toys and medicines will not have passed safety tests.
Whilst these facts are alarming, it does seems to me, that many innocently unaware people would be prosecuted simply for buying something they like not necessarily because they want to parade around in designer gear. I also think the UK governments claims that businesses lose an estimated £10 billion a year is ridiculously exaggerated. This figure can only be arrived at by assuming that all those people who purchased counterfeit goods would otherwise have bought the genuine articles. They simply would not be able to afford the 'real thing' because the price would be extortionate. That is precisely why they buy the counterfeit goods in the first place, thus creating the whole problem.
Click on the video link below to hear some interesting views from consumers asked to spot the fake handbag:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/8215567.stm

Watch Out Girls - You've Got Competition

A group of boys from Leeds have wowed judges at an international cheerleading competition in Coventry.
The Peewee Boyz, who are thought to be the only boys' cheerleading group in Europe, won third prize at the International Cheer Championships in July.
To watch the lads in action click on the video link below:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/8198912.stm

Hilarious Antics

I came across this video clip and thought it was hilarious. Take a look and see what you think. Particularly watch out for the clip with the baby, wonderful.

http://www.kewego.co.uk/video/iLyROoaftVC3.html

Something To 'Crow' About

Betty the crow bends some wire into a hook to retrieve a treat-laden bucket from a well. Watch this very clever bird in action, by clicking the video link below.Watch in full screen mode.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8029933.stm

Chateau Tooting

I doubt Tooting, in South London, will ever become the wine centre of the world, but a group of Tooting gardeners have been enjoying their labours. They have been producing wine from grapes grown in their back gardens.
To learn more, click on the link below to watch this interesting video;

http://nes.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8180199.stm

Robot Spy Plane

A spy plane designed by a team in Bedfordshire has been unveiled at an event showcasing new gadgets for the Ministry of Defence. To see the plane in action click on the video link below:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/7913841.stm

Pilot Recreates Historic Channel Flight

A French pilot has recreated the first flight across the English Channel in a monoplane like the one flown by Louis Bleriot in 1909, complete with a wooden propeller and bicycle wheels.
Click on the video link below to watch amazing pictures from his flight.
Edmond Salis took off from Bleriot Beach near Calais, on France's northern coast and arrived 40 minutes later in Dover, England.
The original historic crossing on 25 July 1909 took Bleriot 36 minutes.
(Note: There is no soundtrack on this film.)

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8168992.stm

Little Hero And A Happy Ending

It may seem like it sometimes, but all news is not bad news, so it is nice to be able to report on a story with a happy ending.

A two-year-old girl has saved her mother's life by making an emergency phone call when Joanne Keeling collapsed.

Isabelle had watched an episode of the childrens programme 'Tweenies' the day before, where the characters had learnt how to make an emergency call.

To watch and hear the full story click on the video link

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8152054.stm