The Apollo 8 mission that changed everything

Forty years ago the US launched its Apollo 8 mission to the Moon: the first human journey to another world. Its astronauts captured this astonishing photograph which revealed the fragility and isolation of our planet. It has become one of history's most influential images. This is the story of how a picture transformed our view of ourselves"
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Ah, Sunday !

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The Muppet Show: The Swedish Chef - Chicken in a basket

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Alone at the Beach

"I can’t tell you how many times I’ve spent mornings and evenings on the beach by myself.
I think it’s quite alright, and I don’t entirely mind it at the time."
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No !

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Fire Units

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Baby Wombat

"Paw Paw, one of three baby wombats born with a white paw at the Australian Wildlife Centre, Healesville, Melbourne"
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The 12 best gadgets for Christmas 2008

"Nikon D90 (with 18-105mm lens)

The Nikon D90 is quite simply one of the best digital SLR cameras on the market. It's a 12-megapixel snapper, with a generous 3in LCD screen, complete with LiveView, that's perfect for framing shots. The D90 has all the slick features you'd expect of a high-end camera, such as face-detection, autofocus, anti-blur, illuminated focus points, and plenty of on-board editing options. With the ability to capture video footage at 24 frames per second, and a continuous stills shooting speed of 4.5 frames per second, the D90 is a good all-rounder that will appeal to amateur and semi-professional photographers.

Perfect for: keen photographers looking to make a step up

Price: £729" ( ah, maybe one day)

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Keanu Reeves - extraterrestrial

"'Actually, I'm not sure people would want to see this Klaatu,' counters Reeves. 'He's a little different from the original character, who was played by Michael Rennie in the 1951 classic. He was pretty idealised in the first film. He had Christian, spiritual overtones and he had a naturalism to him. He was more human than human. I am a little less naturalistic.'


"The Day The Earth Stood Still"

In both the original movie and the remake - the latter also features Jennifer Connelly, John Cleese and Will Smith's 10-year-old son, Jaden - Klaatu arrives on Earth with a warning. The first film was released during the first decade of the Cold War, and reflected the concerns of the time: nuclear armageddon. The remake, however, picks up on environmental themes. Here Klaatu is a friend of the Earth, not a friend of mankind, and if he kills the latter, the former will survive."
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Doggy Java Cafe

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I'm with stupid

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Habit Quotes

"A habit is something you can do without thinking -
which is why most of us have so many of them. "
~Frank A. Clark

"Habits are safer than rules; you don't have to watch them.
And you don't have to keep them, either. They keep you. "
~Frank Crane"

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Chewie not being picked up

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So....

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World's Greatest Writer

"There was once a young man who, in his youth,
professed his desire become a great writer.

When asked to define 'great' he said,
'I want to write stuff that the whole world will read,
stuff that people will react to on a truly emotional level,
stuff that will make them scream, cry, howl in pain and anger!'

He now works for Microsoft, writing error messages."
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What a cute little driver!

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Want to go ?

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Death Row in Women's Prison

"Three women are about to be executed.

One's a brunette, one's a redhead, and one's a blonde.

The guard brings the brunette forward and the executioner asks if she has any last requests.

She says no, and the executioner shouts, 'Ready! Aim!'

Suddenly the brunette yells, 'EARTHQUAKE!!!'

Everyone is startled and throws themselves on the ground while she escapes.

The guard brings the redhead forward and the executioner asks if she has any last requests.

She say no, and the executioner shouts, 'Ready! Aim!'

Suddenly the redhead yells, 'TORNADO!!!'

Everyone is startled and looks around for cover while she escapes.

By now the blonde has it all figured out.

The guard brings her forward and the executioner asks if she has any last requests.

She says no, and the executioner shouts, 'Ready! Aim!'

And the blonde yells, 'FIRE!!!'"
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Our P M Sanader

He took the book in hand, and will be a lot smarter now. Woe to us.

Grandma Got a New Mac

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p.s.Unfortunately, neither today there is no Solitaire.

My Teddy

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Capable Woman

"An old retired man goes to his wife one day, and says to her, 'I don't know how to tell you this dear, but the stock market crashed, and I'm afraid we're broke.' The wife says, 'No, we're not. Let's go for a drive into town.' Husband replies, 'Our savings are all gone and you want is to go for a drive? Oh well, whatever. I guess you're crazier than me.' So off they go into town. When they get there the wife points and says, 'See that office building? We own that.' Husband thinks his wife is nuts so he mumbles something unintelligible and drives to the next area of the city, which just happens to be the richest part of town. Wife says again pointing, 'See those five houses? We own those.' Husband is now sure his wife is certifiably crazy so he says, 'What makes you think we own all this property?' Wife replies, 'Remember when we first got married and for jokes you would give me $5.00 every time we had sex? Well, I kept the money and invested it and 20 years later this is what has become of it all. Not bad, eh?' Husband says, 'Dammit woman, if I'd known you were this good with money I'd have probably given you all my business.'"

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So Here You Have Two Smiles

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Surprise

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Going On A Vacation

The telephone rings in the principal's office at a school.

'Hello, this is Dunn Elementary,' answers the principal.

'Hi. Jimmy won't be able to come to school all next week,' replies the voice.

'Well, what seems to be the problem with him?'

'We are all going on a family vacation,' says the voice, 'I hope it is all right.'

'I guess that would be fine,' says the principal. 'May I ask who is calling?'

'Sure. This is my father!'

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Don't Call Me A Poser!

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A Serious Case

"A well respected surgeon was relaxing on his sofa one evening just after arriving home from work. As he was tuning into the evening news, the phone rang.
The doctor calmly answered it and heard the familiar voice of a colleague
on the other end of the line.
'We need a fourth for poker,' said the friend.
'I'll be right over,' whispered the doctor.
As he was putting on his coat, his wife asked, 'Is it serious?'
'Oh yes, quite serious,' said the doctor gravely. 'In fact, three doctors are there already!'"
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The tiny horse that wants a name for Christmas

"Toy horses are usually pink and plastic – and aimed at young girls.

But this little pony is 100 per cent natural – and ready to make friends with anyone her size.

Born ten days ago at a stud in the southern state of Victoria, Australia, the 15in miniature horse – which is yet to be named – has already formed a bond with Sam Leith, 12."
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10 USB Gadgets to Help You Through the Winter

"As winter continues to creep up on us, the days are getting colder and colder. But don’t worry. This year you’ll be able to sit by your computer and laugh it all away. Here’s a list of 10 USB gadgets to help you prepare for the upcoming winter season."