UK Could Lose its only natural world heritage site on Jurassic Coast

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Isle of Blight! 650ft wind turbines could see UK lose its only natural world heritage site on Jurassic Coast Offshore 194-turbine wind farm proposed by French and Dutch power firms 656ft towers would dominate horizon towards Isle of Wight, report warns It could lead to the UK being stripped of its only natural World Heritage site Views from Jurassic Coast, which stretches from Exmouth in East Devon to Studland in Dorset, would be ruined says UNESCO advisory board By Peter Campbell, City Correspondent For The Daily Mail Published: 22:16, 14 June 2015 | Updated: 09:29, 15 June 2015 A gigantic … Continue reading →

A game of Knights and Dragons

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Love him or dislike him, Littlejohn does come up with some great stories!! When I was at nursery school, we were due to perform a play about King Arthur and his Knights. My mum remembers making me a balsa wood sword and cardboard armour. Unfortunately, by the time the parents arrived to watch the show, the set had been smashed to smithereens, the cardboard castle was in ruins and all that was left of our swords were the handles. It’s what boys do. No one seems to have told Geraldine Shackleton, headmistress of St George’s Bickley Primary School, in Bromley, … Continue reading →

Stay Well & Fit! Health and Wellness for ALL Ages.

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Stay Well & Fit! Ideal for ALL ages. Helps with fitness, sleep, joint pain….. See HERE what can Help YOU and your Loved ones throughout the year! Get YOUR Free newsletter and free reports Help for Asthma, Diabetes, Arthritis, Skin Problems, Digestive Problems, Hay Fever, Blood Pressure…… Great testimonials available! See the Video, Testimonials and “Doctor Says” Audio Stay Well & Fit! Health and Wellness for ALL Ages. Note!! “I rang a customer the other day, just to see how he was getting on, three months into taking his Plant derived Minerals……. and I quote: “Well, I’ll keep taking them, … Continue reading →

Start each day with this powerful visualization tool.

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Start each day with this powerful visualization tool. Start each magnificent day with this powerful visualization tool. The Secret to You was especially created to harness all of the power of The Secret to transform your life into joy. To experience the maximum power from The Secret to You, read the words and feel them with all of your heart.

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What is Life Without Good Health?

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I can see you wondering WHAT is he doing adding something like this to a site like this!?? Well – I believe very strongly in the adage that without good health we don’t actually have much. It affects us ALL, like it or not! Do You Agree With These Sayings? “You can trace every sickness, every disease, and every ailment to a mineral deficiency.” – Dr. Linus Pauling, two-time Nobel Prize winner The Greatest Wealth is Health Virgil Happiness lies, first of all, in health George William Curtis, Lotus-Eating Life is not merely to be alive, but to be well … Continue reading →

We are never to old to learn.

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An 87 Year Old College Student Named Rose The first day of school our professor introduced himself and challenged us to get to know someone we didn’t already know. I stood up to look around when a gentle hand touched my shoulder. I turned round to find a wrinkled, little old lady beaming up at me with a smile that lit up her entire being. She said, “Hi handsome. My name is Rose. I’m eighty-seven years old. Can I give you a hug?” I laughed and enthusiastically responded, “Of course you may!” and she gave me a giant squeeze. “Why … Continue reading →

Stalbridge Park and House, Dorset

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Back when I was a boy I used to stay in the Stalbridge Park with my grandparents and the place was massive. However the original house would appear to have been a haunted place! Dorset Lettings website has a set of images to show the present house and the one I used to stay at. I have memories of exploring this house, it was really quite a huge place for one so li’l! A Ghost Story for Christmas The following classic Dorset ghost is taken from the Rev. W. S. Swayne’s, 1889 publication “History and Antiquities of Stalbridge”. “The old … Continue reading →

Exciting new Bupa Programme:

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You’re a sick senior citizen and the government says they are going to sell your house to pay for your nursing care. So what do you do? Our plan gives anyone 65 years or older a gun and 4 bullets. You are allowed to shoot four Politicians. Of course, this means you will be sent to prison….. where you will get three meals a day, a roof over your head, central heating, air conditioning and all the health care you need! Need new teeth? No problem. Need glasses? That’s great. Need a new hip, knees, kidney, lungs or heart? They’re … Continue reading →

An Awful Tabloid Decided To Review Her Lady Parts Instead Of Her Music. So She Responded Awesomely.

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Amanda Palmer, rock star and all-around awesome person, decided to have a little fun at the Daily Mail’s expense —in song — after they wrote an unflattering article about a wardrobe malfunction instead of reviewing the concert she performed. The song starts at 2:30 and includes hilarious NSFW words. At 4:00, she nails them for their awfulness. And at 4:30, she takes it to 11. WHAT an excellent response to the article below! Making a boob of herself! Amanda Palmer’s breast escapes her bra as she performs on stage at Glastonbury By Daily Mail Reporter PUBLISHED: 00:07, 29 June 2013 … Continue reading →

Glorious insults are from an era before the English language became boiled down to 4-letter words

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A member of Parliament to Disraeli: “Sir, you will either die on the gallows or of some unspeakable disease.” “That depends, Sir,” said Disraeli, “whether I embrace your policies or your mistress.”· “He had delusions of adequacy.” – Walter Kerr “He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire.” – Winston Churchill I have never killed a man, but I have read many obituaries with great pleasure.” Clarence Darrow “He has never been known to use a word that might send a reader to the dictionary.” – William Faulkner (about Ernest Hemingway). “Thank you for … Continue reading →

Ferrari 458 Italia

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A question that is often asked of someone with a new car is “What will it do?” The answer is usually something like “zero to 60 in 3.3 seconds,” or something along those lines. Well, here’s the brand new 2013 Ferrari “458 Italia” First, here’s what it looks like: And here is what it will do… Any more questions ?

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Pin It Forward UK Kickoff!

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Three years ago, when Pinterest was a much smaller community and team, we had a great opportunity to have bloggers try out pinning. The site looked quite a bit different back then, we didn’t have any mobile apps, but it was a lot of fun and we learned a great deal from folks too. Back in 2010, this collaboration was called “Pin It Forward,” and we thought we’d bring back the idea to get to know our British community and how they use Pinterest. We’ve invited blogger Will Taylor of Bright.Bazaar, one of our earliest pinners, to share a guest … Continue reading →

For those of you who have pets, this is a true story. For those that don’t…a true story.

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The following was found posted very low on a refrigerator door Dear Dogs and Cats: The dishes with the paw prints are yours and contain your food. The other dishes are mine and contain my food. Placing a paw print in the middle of my plate and food does not stake a claim for it becoming your food and dish, nor do I find that aesthetically pleasing in the slightest. The stairway was not designed by NASCAR and is not a racetrack. Racing me to the bottom is not the object. Tripping me doesn’t help because I fall faster than … Continue reading →

“Jesus Knows You’re Here”

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A burglar broke into a house one night. He shined his flashlight around, looking for valuables when a voice in the dark said, ‘Jesus knows you’re here.’ He nearly jumped out of his skin, clicked his flashlight off, and froze. When he heard nothing more, after a bit, he shook his head and continued. Just as he pulled the stereo out so he could disconnect the wires, clear as a bell he heard ‘Jesus is watching you.’ Freaked out, he shined his light around frantically, looking for the source of the voice. Finally, in the corner of the room, his … Continue reading →

The Tomato Garden . . .

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An old gentleman lived alone in Kent. He wanted to plant his annual tomato garden, but it was very difficult work, as the ground was hard. His only son, Vincent, who used to help him, was in prison. The old man wrote a letter to his son and described his predicament: Dear Vincent, I am feeling pretty sad because it looks like I won’t be able to plant my tomato garden this year. I’m just getting too old to be digging up a garden plot. I know if you were here my troubles would be over. I know you would … Continue reading →

The Daffodil Principle by Jaroldeen Asplund Edwards

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Several times my daughter had telephoned to say, “Mother, you must come see the daffodils before they are over.” I wanted to go, but it was a two-hour drive from Laguna to Lake Arrowhead. “I will come next Tuesday, ” I promised, a little reluctantly, on her third call. Next Tuesday dawned cold and rainy. Still, I had promised, and so I drove there. When I finally walked into Carolyn’s house and hugged and greeted my grandchildren, I said, “Forget the daffodils, Carolyn! The road is invisible in the clouds and fog, and there is nothing in the world except … Continue reading →

This was written by a 21 yr old female who gets it

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“The problems we face today are there because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by those who vote for a living” This was written by a 21 yr old female who gets it. It’s her future she’s worried about and this is how she feels about the social welfare system that she’s being forced to live in! These solutions are just common sense in her opinion. Put me in charge . . .. Put me in charge of benefit payments. I’d get rid of cash payments and provide vouchers for 50kg bags of rice and beans, blocks … Continue reading →

Apostrophe catastrophe: How a common punctuation howler drives us to distraction

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Read more Here with the Mail Online You don’t have to go to the greengrocer’s to spot them. Errant apostrophes are springing up everywhere. And while their misuse is among our most common grammatical mistakes, it is also the most annoying. Nearly half of those given a short punctuation test were unable to use the apostrophe properly. A classic example below and it would appear that the apostrophe showing in the photo below should be elsewhere in the banner!

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WHO PAINTED THESE PICTURES?

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A young man’s dream to be an artist was crushed when his application to enter a fine arts academy was rejected. His broken dream turned into a tragic nightmare for the world . . . So, WHO PAINTED THESE PICTURES? The person who painted these pictures wanted to attend the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts and study to become an artist.  If he had been accepted by the Academy, world history would have been very different. His name was Adolf Hitler

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James Bond Skyfall – The Movie

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The James Bond Skyfall the Movie (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy) Release Date: 18 Feb 2013. Click here and order Your Copy of Skyfall – The Movie Daniel Craig (Actor), Judi Dench (Actor), Sam Mendes (Director) Rated: Suitable for 12 years and over | Format: DVD Hear Adele’s Signature song below! The James Bond Skyfall the Movie Release Date: 18 Feb 2013. Most Helpful Customer Reviews 41 of 45 people found the following review helpful 5.0 out of 5 stars Skyfall 15 Jan 2013 By R. Thomas VINE™ VOICE Format:Blu-ray It’s more like a traditional Bond than anything in … Continue reading →

The Millenium Trilogy – Stieg Larsson

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Some excellent reading material here along with a GREAT trilogy of movies!! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/_Amazon.co.uk WidgetsAuthor Stieg Larsson Stieg Larsson – The 4th book The status of the 4th book – From: Stieg Larsson.com When Stieg started writing the Millennium series, he laid an outline of a total of ten books. Before his death in November 2004, he had finished the first three books and was well underway with the fourth. In an email written to a friend a month before his death, Stieg says that he has finished about half of the fourth book. Stieg says that he has written the … Continue reading →

The James Bond Skyfall the Movie (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy) Release Date: 18 Feb 2013.

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Click here and reserve Your Copy of Skyfall – The Movie Daniel Craig (Actor), Judi Dench (Actor), Sam Mendes (Director) Rated: Suitable for 12 years and over | Format: DVD Hear Adele’s Signature song below! The James Bond Skyfall the Movie Release Date: 18 Feb 2013. Most Helpful Customer Reviews 41 of 45 people found the following review helpful 5.0 out of 5 stars Skyfall 15 Jan 2013 By R. Thomas VINE™ VOICE Format:Blu-ray It’s more like a traditional Bond than anything in years but is also nothing like any Bond film we’ve seen before. It has more invention in … Continue reading →

Save the Portland Coastguard Helicopter

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e-petition link is here               ============== Created by: Richard Drax MP Closing: 30/07/2013 16:22 ============== At time of writing this post – 10:44 on 01/08/12: Number of signatures: 3,319 – keep them coming this is the SECOND e-petition so don’t confuse it with the previous one just closed. Responsible department: Office of the Leader of the House of Commons The Secretary of State for Transport has announced the Portland Search and Rescue helicopter base will close in 2018 despite strong protests from residents, south coast MPs, medical professionals and lifesavers. The closure has been decided without any consultation of local … Continue reading →

Top nine comments made by NBC sports commentators during the Summer Olympics…

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2012 Summer Olympics You gotta chuckle here!! Here are the top nine comments made by NBC sports commentators during the Summer Olympics that they would like to take back: Weightlifting commentator: “This is Gregoriava from Bulgaria . I saw her snatch this morning during her warm up and it was amazing.” Dressage commentator: “This is really a lovely horse and I speak from personal experience since I once mounted her mother.” Paul Hamm, Gymnast: “I owe a lot to my parents, especially my mother and father.” Boxing Analyst: “Sure there have been injuries, and even some deaths in boxing, but … Continue reading →

Motorbike and Lorry Collision

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Safe Driving has benefits everywhere – take note of the following story….   The cops were traveling down the highway at around 1 o’clock in the morning near Tulsa , Oklahoma . They found this on the road. Another patrol car stopped a truck some miles down the highway and were struck with the following image. The Truck Driver said he thought he felt the impact, but it took him almost 4 miles down the road before he thought he’d better pull over and check out his rig. Notice the driver has no shoes on from the impact or from … Continue reading →

Cranky Old Man – A Poem by …. an Old Man

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When an old man died in the geriatric ward of a nursing home in an Australian country town, it was believed that he had nothing left of any value. Later, when the nurses were going through his meager possessions, They found this poem. Its quality and content so impressed the staff that copies were made and distributed to every nurse in the hospital. One nurse took her copy to Melbourne. The old man’s sole bequest to posterity has since appeared in the Christmas editions of magazines around the country and appearing in mags for Mental Health. A slide presentation has … Continue reading →