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ed:..this is beyond awesome..!

ed:..if you watch nothing else today..watch this.. ..and be both uplifted and inspired.. (cont..) go to source/story>>> Mick Ebeling: WATCH: The Incredible Power Of a Single Pair Of Glasses.

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“..Bill Maher Compares Anthony Weiner – Mark Sanford: Why Does Jesus Only Forgive Republicans?..” (video..)

(ed:..this is very funny..and is a recommended-watch..eh..? go to source/story>>> Bill Maher Compares Anthony Weiner, Mark Sanford: Why Does Jesus Only Forgive Republicans? (VIDEO).

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“..Cartoon Slideshow: ‘You’re All Just Jealous of My Jetpack’..”

“..The dark literary humor of Tom Gauld..” cont..) (ed:..this is very funny..at least four of them had me laughing out loud.. ..and we all know how good for you laughing out loud is..eh..?.. ..so..this link should come with a health-recommendation..) … Continue reading

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ed:..this is compulsory-viewing..(video..)

(ed:..14 yr old with cerebal-palsey blows away britains’ got talent.. ..go get yr heart warmed..eh..?..) go to source/story>>> Jack Carroll, 14-Year-Old ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ Contestant And Comedian, Is Our New Hero (VIDEO).

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“..Odin The German Shepherd Eats Like A Person..” (video..)

(ed:..this is funny..and is a guaranteed laugh-out-loud..) go to source/story>>> Odin The German Shepherd Eats Like A Person (VIDEO).

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from the nz onscreen archives:..gallipoli: the new zealand story..

(ed:..this is an award-winning doco from 1984.. ..and is one that should be viewed by all new zealanders..) “..Synopsis This documentary tells the stories of the New Zealand soldiers who were part of the identity-defining Gallipoli campaign in World War … Continue reading

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what sound does to water..(video..)

“..A beautiful video of sound curiously affecting a stream of water..” ..(ed:..whoar..!..this is very cool..and is a recommended-watch..) go to source/story>>> Video: water appears frozen in sine wave – Boing Boing.

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todays’ musical-treat:..”..psychadelic afternoon: ryuichi sakamoto – david byrne – anime video by urumadelvi – as japan quake charity fundraiser..”

(ed:..this is one very cool animation.. ..enjoy..!..) go to source/story>>> Psychadelic Afternoon: Ry?ichi Sakamoto, David Byrne; anime video by UrumaDelvi as Japan quake charity fundraiser – Boing Boing.

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“..Auckland Arts Festival: Dazzling – hypnotic – wizards..”

“..Just go see this. French pyrotechnical wizards Groupe F offer a superlative – splendiferous – explosive extravaganza. Artistic director Christophe Berthonneau and his team – and Red Leap Theatre – are to be congratulated. It starts in soft black – … Continue reading

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todays’ musical-treat:..the saints – stranded..

ed:..an australian classic for you today.. ..from 1976.. ..and for those of you new to the saints.. ..if you like this one you will also love much more from them.. ..and..lucky you..!..eh..?.. go to source/story>>> The Saints – Stranded – … Continue reading

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“..The story of Solid Energy – Campbell Live – Video..”

(ed:..some more tidy journalism from john campbell..) ..and it is a recommended-watch..) go to source/story>>> The story of Solid Energy – Campbell Live – Video – 3 News.

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“..Bill Maher Takes On Horse Meat Scandal – Slams California Vote Against GMO Label Prop..” (video..)

(ed:..this is yr guaranteed serial-belly-laughs offering for today.. ..maher also delivers one of the most potent/arresting environmental-warnings i have ever heard.. ..and thereby proves one of the maxims george bernard shaw lived by/preached.. ..shaw..(who died in 1950 aged 90-something..a militant-vegetarian/socialist..and … Continue reading

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todays’musical-treat:..the clean – beatnik..

ed:..this is from 1982..and is a piece of pure new zealand pop/dunedin-sound.. ..all i min 59 secs of it.. ..it is beyond infectious.. ..and to my mind is a piece of unalloyed-genius.. ..i would also recommend to those new to … Continue reading

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ed:..cool/new local music:..black soap boys – live..(video..)

(ed:..this is rick bryants latest musical incarnation.. ..get some high-quality homegrown into ya.!.eh..?..) go to source/story>>> Black Soap Boys – Live (High Quality) | Black Soap from Monkeyburg.

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“..Tuning Into the Universe..” (video..)

“..cosmic tunes: you can hear the universe..” (ed:..this is a ted-talk..and as such – is a recommended-watch..) go to source/story>>> Honor Harger: Tuning Into the Universe.

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todays’ musical-treat..iggy pop/stooges – live..doing ‘no fun’..

“..Iggy Pop & The Stooges – No Fun..live..” (cont..) (ed:..this is the first day of the return of musical-treats.. ..each day i will dig something out i deem interesting.. ..enjoy..!..) go to source/story>>> Iggy Pop & The Stooges-No Fun – … Continue reading

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“..Sun solar flare..” (video..) (ed:..recommended-watch..)

“..If you can watch this without your jaw hanging open and your mind aflame with wonder – - then I cannot help you..” (cont..) go to source/story>>> Coronal rain: Streams of ionized gas rain on Sun after a solar flare..

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“..George Carlin – Freedom of Choice..” (video..)

“..The politicians are put there to give you the idea that you have freedom of choice – – you don’t. You have no choice. You have owners..” (cont..) go to source/story>>> George Carlin – Freedom of Choice.

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“..9 Rules for Success by British Novelist Amelia E. Barr – 1901..”

“..’Genius is nothing more nor less than doing well what anyone can do badly’. From the 1901 volume How They Succeeded: Life Stories of Successful Men Told by Themselves (public library; public domain) – - comes a wonderful essay by … Continue reading

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“..Bill Maher’s Greatest Feuds..” (photos/videos..)

“..Check out 13 of the greatest feuds that Maher has engaged in over the years..” (ed:..if you have not yet found maher..you are in for a treat..) go to source/story>>> Bill Maher’s Greatest Feuds (PHOTOS, VIDEOS).

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“..13 Foods to Add to Your Diet in 2013..” (ed:..must read..!..)

(ed:..there is some sound advice/information in this one..) go to source/story>>> Kristin Kirkpatrick, M.S., R.D., L.D.: 13 Foods to Add to Your Diet in 2013.

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“..Anti-Ageing Foods To Make You Look Younger..”

(ed:..and brace yrslves carnivores..! ..there isn’t a piece of charred animal-flesh to be seen..eh..? ..go vegan..! ..both for the animals/planet..but ultimately for yrslf..eh..?.. the vegan-category here at whoar has all the nutrition advice/recipies you will need.. ..gourmet-vegan-thai..? ..gourmet-vegan-japanese..? ..gourmet-vegan-indian..? ..all … Continue reading

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“..100 Vegan-Eating Dogs – An encyclopedia of Vegan Dog Nutrition..”

“..Dogs are evolving along with their vegan human caregivers. Being metabolically omnivores – - they too can eat a vegan diet – and live as long – or longer – than their animal-consuming counterparts. This directory is not only proof … Continue reading

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“..John Pilger: The Real Invasion of Africa is Not News and a Licence to Lie is Hollywood’s Gift..”

“..A full-scale invasion of Africa is under way. The United States is deploying troops in 35 African countries – beginning with Libya – Sudan – Algeria – and Niger. Reported by Associated Press on Christmas Day – this was missing … Continue reading

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comment:..ed:..must-watch television…!..paul holmes interview..

( ed:..if you didn’t see it..you should go to tvone on demand -and watch the sunday interview with paul holmes.. ..no matter your past negative views of holmes…(which i share/d..) ..the interview will show you that basically holmes is a … Continue reading

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a good old-fashioned left vs. right debate…

(ed:..it is from the bill maher show ‘realtime’… ..two republicans vs. maher and howard dean.. ..is 8 mins long.. ..and is well worth the watch.. ..it has insights/cutting-humour/belly-laughes.. ..and some great one-liners… ..(esp.the last one esp..(from dean)..which i won’t spoil … Continue reading

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ed:..must-look-at..!..this is an infographic detailing the exposure that nine american banks have to the deriviatives-market..

(ed:..scroll own.. ..and then prepare for your brain to start fizzing/popping..) go to source/story>>> Derivatives – The Unregulated Global Casino for Banks.

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“..The Power of Activist Journalism..” (ed:..recommended-read..)

“..The monumental challenges we face today — poverty and economic inequality – climate change – military intervention – and surveillance – - unjust immigration policies – handgun violence – white privilege – and many others — – resist transformation for … Continue reading

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“..Eco-Shopping is Not the Answer: Annie Leonard..” (animation-video..)

“..When it comes to trashing the planet – Americans are ready for change – - and the ever-growing popularity of biking and buying organic aren’t the only evidence. Across the political spectrum people agree on ending subsidies that encourage environmental … Continue reading

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“..7 Brilliant Insights from Noam Chomsky on American Empire..”

“..One of the nation’s greatest thinkers explains the New World Order..” (cont..) go to source/story>>> 7 Brilliant Insights from Noam Chomsky on American Empire | Alternet.

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“..Rahm Emanuel Asks Chicago Residents To Go Vegan..” (video..)

“..Famously fit Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel – formerly Barack Obama’s chief of staff – appeared on local TV affiliate WGN-TV last Friday – - to ask that his city’s residents consider going vegan to improve their health. Specifically Emanuel endorsed … Continue reading

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“..The Myth of Human Progress..” (ed..recommended-read..)

“..Clive Hamilton in his “Requiem for a Species: Why We Resist the Truth About Climate Change” – - describes a dark relief that comes from accepting that “catastrophic climate change is virtually certain.” This obliteration of “false hopes” he says … Continue reading

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“..The Best of Brain Pickings 2012..”

“..Everything you missed – and everything you’d want to revisit – - in one place..” (cont..) go to source/story>>> The Best of Brain Pickings 2012 | Brain Pickings.

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“..It is time to rip the cloak of anonymity from online cowards..”

“..Anonymous comments – gutless trolls – - and why it’s time we all stop drinking this digital poison..” (cont..) (ed:..hear..!..hear..!..and that’d be the kiwiblog comments-threads fucked..eh..? ..none of those gutless bastards will/would stand behind the vile muck they spout..eh..?.. ..watch … Continue reading

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“..Baby Crashes Dad’s Concert..” (video..)

(ed:..this is your morning/daily dose of laughing out loud therapy..!.. ..enjoy..!..) (cont..) go to source/story>>> Baby Crashes Dad’s Concert (VIDEO).

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“..’Searching For Sugar Man’ – Documentary On Detroit Folk Singer Rodriguez – Receives Oscar Nomination..” (+ comment:..ed:..seek out rodriguez..!..for your musics’ sake..if for no other reason..)

“..A movie documenting the search for an elusive Detroit folk singer has received an Oscar nomination. “Searching for Sugar Man” – which explores the life of musician Sixto Rodriguez – - is one of five films vying for the title … Continue reading

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a killer elvis track..(a live performance..)

(ed:..and some interesting historical-footage.. ..esp. for those who only think of elvis as late-stage bloated-burger-boy vegas elvis.. ..i found it strangely moving..) go to source/story>>> C&L’s Late Night Music Club With Elvis Presley | Late Nite Music Club.

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very funny television..!..(a must-watch..!..)

ed:..this is 2012 thru the eyes of british comedian/columnist charlie brooker…(60 mins..) ..and if you like this..if you key charlie brooker into the whoar searchengine.. ..you will find a cache of his columns.. ..he is always worth a/the read..that charlie … Continue reading

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“..A castle – a pig called Empress – and a rather porky aristocrat..” (ed:..appointment-television..!..it’s p.g. wodehouse – all bow..!..)

“..Getting comedy right is very difficult indeed. It’s like trying to make an immaculate cut-glass wine decanter” says Timothy Spall. “It has to amuse people while being beautifully shaped – and at the same time a bit strange and barmy.” … Continue reading

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comment:..radio-bliss..(update..)

ed:..i have banged on before about how much i like pandora internet radio.. ..(the best thing since the founding of bfm..and the generational music change at national radio..) ..and currently i have 75 stations up and running.. ..(i trawled through … Continue reading

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