tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59666487708100940722024-03-14T03:25:10.590+00:00SelbizsAircraft | Architecture | Films | National Geographic | Photography | Politics | Technology | TVAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10749403906934063761noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966648770810094072.post-10307720635089600652019-03-08T00:11:00.000+00:002019-03-08T00:11:01.520+00:00When Time Is Not EnoughIt's been a while since my last post. I have 3 babies, a few jobs and it's been challenging and very rewarding at the same time.<br />
But what I have missed also is sharing my opinions on various topics, some just random but issues that both excite and some rather unsettling.<br />
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In the next few day I will be blogging on issues that have affected me both positively and negatively.<br />
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Since my last blog, we have Donald Trump for USA, Emerson Munangagwa for Zimbabwe, Teresa May with Brexit, Telsa in space, Federa is still King on the court.<br />
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Keep an eye.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10749403906934063761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966648770810094072.post-91219619405374066382013-06-15T23:54:00.000+01:002013-06-15T23:54:19.659+01:00Man's achievements one of many.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10749403906934063761noreply@blogger.com0 Greater London UK51.5858322 0.2032851999999820751.5463647 0.12260419999998207 51.6252997 0.28396619999998207tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966648770810094072.post-30063734162131878672013-04-08T23:08:00.000+01:002013-04-08T23:08:47.389+01:00The Iron Lady Dies<div dir="ltr" id="internal-source-marker_0.06125444595559992" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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Hi guys. I know it's been a while but I'm back now so expect more posts in the next few weeks. Firstly, hope everyone has started 2013 well, I'm trying to be more consistent with my blogging among other things on my New Year Resolutions list :)<br />
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Anyway back to the business end of things. I am a member of EyeEm, a free photo sharing and discovery community. Besides just sharing photos online, we do EyeEm meetups when we get together, take long photowalks and hang out through our various cities. It's also a great time to meet your online friends in person. I went to my first EyeEm meetup in London last year and it was great, I can't wait for the next one.<br />
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Selby Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10749403906934063761noreply@blogger.com0Romford, Greater London RM2, UK51.5858322 0.2032851999999820751.5463647 0.12260419999998207 51.6252997 0.28396619999998207tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966648770810094072.post-72108641811232210452012-12-02T01:01:00.000+00:002012-12-02T01:01:29.934+00:00My Take on the TV Series 'Arrow'<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Ever walked down the fruit aisle in your local supermarket and noticed how much nicer the organic fruit looks? I swear they do it on purpose. I find myself eyeing up a pack of apples -all red, and shiny and perfectly round- before I realise I'm looking at the organic pack which costs about £2.50 for a measly 4 apples. </span><span style="background-color: white;">Then I look over at the 'value' pack sitting right next to it -no less tasty I'm sure- but nowhere near as pretty as their organic counterparts.</span><span style="background-color: white;">Yeah, £2.50 isn't gonna break the bank but who can afford to choose organic over non-organic through all the aisles in Tesco? </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><b>Oh, and what are the health/nutrition benefits anyway?</b> </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">I know, I know, no pesticides. And after a bit of rea</span>ding, I learned that organic produce has up to 30% more antioxidants, which promote immune and heart health. I could do with some of that, which is why I've decided to take matters into my own hands.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">This year I'm going all self-sufficient. I haven't got much room in the garden but I'll cram as many crops as I can into little space I've got. I'm almost a month into my project so I just thought I'd show all you garden lovers how I'm getting on. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Below are few pictures of my best flowers.</span><br />
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Selby(Selbizs)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10749403906934063761noreply@blogger.com0Romford, Greater London, UK51.577076 0.17831951.537603999999995 0.099355 51.616548 0.25728300000000004tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966648770810094072.post-43581055078262336402012-06-08T23:24:00.000+01:002012-06-08T23:24:05.980+01:00The Diamond Lady<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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The 2nd of June 2012 marked Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee, 60 years of the Queen's reign over the United Kingdom.</div>
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I know you know who I'm talking about. In this day and age, I'm pretty sure there isn't a person on this earth that wouldn't recognise that profile. Yes, this one.</div>
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I won't lie to you. I was no royal enthusiast. After all, in a world of democratically elected prime ministers and presidents, who needs kings and queens, right? I would have gladly praised Thatcher over the Queen. Sure, her politics are debatable but no one could argue that she ruled with an iron fist!</div>
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But like a lot of people, there was one royal who I couldn't help but fall in love with. Yes I'm a guy, but I'm not ashamed to admit that I fell for her just as hard as the rest of the world. How could you not? And like everyone else, I suppose it was through her story that I grew to sympathise with the royals. Where I'd imagined an easy life of thrones and crowns and wealth, I realised the price at which it all came: a life in the public eye. </div>
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It's clear that Kate's gonna follow in their footsteps: beauty, class, intelligence, philanthropy - let's just hope she has a better time of it!</div>
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Getting back to the point I was making before that massive tangent - the Diamond Jubilee! In times of hardship like these (is there anyone's arse the recession isn't kicking?!), it's nice that on that day, 2nd June, everyone had a reason to celebrate - whether it was the Queen's 60 year reign, a much deserved day off work or an excuse to crack open a pint!</div>
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For those of you who've been under a rock for the last week - you can catch up with the Jubilee on BBC iPlayer but hurry 'cause they usually only keep programs on for 30 days. If you're in the UK, you can pick up the Daily Mail on the weekend; they're giving away six DVDs on the Queen and the Jubilee free with every paper. </div>
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Selby</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10749403906934063761noreply@blogger.com0Romford, Greater London, UK51.577076 0.17831951.537603999999995 0.099355 51.616548 0.25728300000000004tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966648770810094072.post-64670420645434790042012-04-28T03:43:00.001+01:002012-04-28T03:59:37.828+01:00The winding down of the most resilent machines ever made.<div><p>It's a shame really we have learned a great deal from the NASA Space <br>
Program .I am only grateful  NASA  deemed It right to do a last fly over NewYork.<br>
I can only hope they have something planed in the bag.<br>
Link. www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-17874273</p>
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I've done my fair share of in-land travelling. I've seen a quite a bit of the UK: London, Birmingham, Manchester, Brighton, Southampton, Isle of Wight, Lancaster, Blackpool, even Scotland! Figured it was about time I ventured to Liverpool. And I've got a friend up there I haven't seen in years so it was about time I paid him a visit. Thursday night I was umm-ing and ahh-ing over whether it was worth going all the way up there just for a day and then worrying about the weather but before I knew it, my computer screen was showing 'Your Virgin Train tickets will be ready for collection in 2 hours'. Oops. That's what you get for registering to One-Click ordering. </div>
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Friday morning, armed with my camera, extra batteries for my mobile, and a packet of Jaffa cakes (we were late for the train so we had to skip breakfast), we were off. Even if the weather sucked, there was no way I wasn't gonna enjoy the train journey. 2 hours and 8 mins on the Virgin Pendolino Train. Who doesn't love those trains? Yeah, I'm weird like that.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Surprise surprise, this intense rivalry between the USA and Russia sparked<b> unparalleled</b> technological advancements. Yep, even if we're talking on the scale of country vs. country, the same macho male attitude comes into play! From this, the world saw the birth of the Atomic Bomb, X-Rays, power stations, nuclear weaponry. Then came the space race. Each superpower poured resources into their space programs hoping to be the first to access the potential of outer space. Sputnik was the first success, followed by the first man on the moon and now we have the International Space Station. Achievements that were all fuelled by the competition between the USA and Russia to be the ruling power of the world! It might appear to be nothing more than a pissing contest but ultimately, it forced the world to recognise the importance of technology on an international level: the advancement of super planes, the Shuttle Discovery, the building of super cities and the discovery of the DNA structure.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap;">The breakup of the USSR (Russia today) marked the end of the Cold War and in some ways, I feel man's hunger to exceed previous technology has slowed. We have since seen the shelving of many great technologies like the Concorde, the space exploration and just yesterday we saw the last flight of the Shuttle Discovery. Y</span><span style="font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap;">ou can read more bout this on the BBC News by clicking </span><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-17745802" style="font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap;" target="_blank">here</a>.<span style="font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><br />
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So I was parked in front of the TV at 4am (as usual) and I came
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was except that it was advertising some archaeology documentary starting up
next week. So let’s talk.<b> Archaeology?!</b>
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I’m not trying to hate on history. Far from it. But anything
before 200 years ago and I’m<b> not
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is some stuff to learn from old bones and pottery and scraps. But my point is,
how much can it <b>really</b> tell you? I
kid you not, I’ve seen documentaries where the experts go into some in-depth
analysis on a single bone. What’s wrong with that I hear you say? Nothing. But
then when you try and make farfetched claims about how these small indentations
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watching The Da Vinci Code (lol) – but for the most part I’m best left to watching
Megastructures. I know that science needs history to move forward but I think archaeologists
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Yeah I know....giving you an update so soon! The pics I posted yesterday were from last week, so I thought I'd show you a few pics I took today. This time I got my camera out so hopefully the quality will be better than my phone pics.<br />
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Check out the mint and the spinach above. Would you believe these survived the icy winds and the frost of the winter? ...And they're still going strong!<br />
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Below are a few shots of my fruit trees. Sure, they've seen better days but they're still going! So many apples last year meant a <b>lot</b> of pie. Can't say I'm complaining!<br />
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Guys, I know gardening looks daunting. I mean I know I said I grew up on a farm and all that but getting your hands dirty isn't always fun! Fear not...help is at hand. I've found a video which some of you might find useful. Check it out and let me know what you think :)<br />
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For the last few years, at the start of every spring season, I like
to do a bit of gardening. That’s a lie. I like to do a <b>lot</b> of gardening. I’m always giving some of my produce to friends
and neighbours, and if I do say so myself, I’m kinda the Monty Don of my
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variety of vegetables – spinach being my <b>favourite</b>.
Guess my mum’s to blame for that – bribing me to eat a little bit more of my
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cabbage, and few herb varieties – coriander, of course. Being an impatient
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a family of commercial farmers. All my grandparents were farmers and I’ve got a
handful of uncles, aunties and cousin-brothers in <b>Chipinge, Zimbabwe</b> who are
farmers too. For a while I was convinced that all this outdoors, green,
self-sufficient stuff wasn’t my thing but as I’ve gotten older I’ve grown to
love it. My mum always grew her own vegetables her back yard and she had a
small chicken run. Our family didn’t go to the local shop for greens. My mum
used to grow this leafy vegetable called<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><em><b><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-style: normal;">covo</span></b></em><span class="apple-converted-space"> (Brassica oleracea) which is very resilient
and grows through all year round. My mum passed away almost two years ago now
and I miss the talks we had about the gardening among other things too. Can’t
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keep reaping the rewards. I rarely buy vegetables anymore and I’m even
branching out (no pun intended lol) into fruit – pears, apples and plums. Needless
to say, my avocado tree is still struggling due to the extreme cold and frost
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series on BBC 1? The series, presented by Jeremy Paxman, just came to a close this
week. I must admit, I’m a <b>bit</b> of a
Paxman fan. Just ask the fam - I won’t miss Hard Talk at 1am for <b>anything</b> lol. I’ve got a lot of respect
for his journalism and his manner of grilling guests on his shows. He has a way
of prodding them from all angles until they’re cornered and are forced to admit
to their misgivings. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #262626; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I <b>really</b> rate Paxman for reporting on this issue. The British Empire <b>isn’t easy</b> to talk about. Although I’ve
got some pretty strong views about it, I feel like opinions on this subject
aren’t always very well received. As a Zimbabwean man, the story of empire is
one that’s close to my heart. I attended David Livingstone Primary School,
named after one of the first Westerners to make the journey to Africa. Personally,
I don’t think British colonialism is addressed <b>enough</b> but I always get the impression that people are tired of
hearing about this part of our history. If you check this article from The
Daily Mail, you’ll know what I mean: <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-2107575/Empire-Jeremy-Paxman-trashes-Raj-scorns-Queen-Victoria.html" target="_blank">link</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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As for the positive aspects of the empire, well those are <b>obvious</b> aren’t they? Power, wealth,
resources. But at what <b>cost</b>? I am in
no way saying that Britain should apologise for what happened – after all, the
slave traders are all <b>dead</b> now
right? I guess what I’m trying to say is that, for me, imperialism is less
about assigning blame and more about learning my history. I’m not fussed about
casting Britain as ‘the bad guy’. It’s
now one of the most democratic and tolerated countries in the world…doesn’t
mean I don’t wanna know the dirty laundry though right? Every country has
history it’s not proud of. Why should we overlook <b>ours</b>? <o:p></o:p></div>
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The drive down was pleasant enough. Barely any traffic and the sun was still giving us a smile here and there but by the time we were pulling up to the sea front, I started to see clouds. Lots and lots and lots of clouds. 'Don't worry' I told myself, 'it's just a lull, the sun'll come back'. Note to self: do not waste time on positive thinking. Nevertheless, I parted with my parking fee and began to deal with the first order of business. I pulled my phone out, opened the Foursquare app and checked in. Shh...you know you do it too! What I intended to be a leisurely stroll along the beach soon turned into a brisk walk as the chill seeped in. I was getting increasingly desperate to pile into the nearest centrally heated building. I wasn't built for the cold. However, the camera-phone-photographer in me had other ideas. He couldn't help but snap a few pics of the architecture. And then of course get a few of the family since we had already made the drive down :)<br />
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I <b>stupidly</b> let myself be convinced by the rest of the family that it was 'going to be a nice day' and 'no' I '...wouldn't need that jacket'. It was '<b>far</b> too warm for that'. This'll be the <b>last</b> time I listen to that lot I promise you! So after snapping a few cheesy, touristy photos, we headed for the nearest fish and chip cafe on the seafront only to realise that we should've taken cash out beforehand. No one was accepting cards. So we trekked in the direction of the shopping centre to find a cashpoint but soon gave up on the idea of lunch by the beach and dived into the nearest Wetherspoons. All in all, we had a good day. I know it's a cliche but it was <b>nice</b> to have a day out with the family.<br />
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How did <b>you</b> spend the weekend?<br />
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SelbyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10749403906934063761noreply@blogger.com0Romford, Greater London, UK51.577076 0.17831951.537642 0.099355 51.61651 0.25728300000000004tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966648770810094072.post-71341306208356930252012-03-20T11:55:00.001+00:002012-03-28T18:32:43.508+01:00Hollywood Director James Cameron<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Got a link for you to check out: <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-17399978" style="color: red; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Link</a>. Or if, like me, you're not the keenest reader, click play and watch away!<br />
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<b>Guys</b> you best watch this space in the next coming days and weeks. This dude, James Cameron is taking <b>movie making</b> to a whole new level. It's <b>exciting</b>. He could die doing this <b>incredible</b> but daredevil leap into uncharted territories. 7 miles underwater. The deepest known point on the planet. <b>Damn</b>. That's bravery. Truly admirable. I <b>should</b> probably feel sorry for the guy but let's not lie. I <b>can't wait</b> to sit back with my salty popcorn and watch the footage he will<i style="font-weight: bold;"> </i>beam back to the surface from the <b>Deep Abyss</b><i>.</i><br />
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<b>Mission accomplished</b>. James Cameron made it to the Abyss. Can't wait for the results.1: <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-17503395" target="_blank">Link</a> 2: <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-17509179" target="_blank">Link</a><br />
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Watch The Return<b> <i>of</i></b> James Cameron. So exciting to imagine what he has just achieved.<br />
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Listening to the initial review of the the Abyss from James Cameron felt a bit disappointing because my expectations were too high. Expected to hear that<i> "i saw a Giant Alien Squid "</i> or something. From what I gathered so far the Abyss is barren, dead and almost lifeless but I know there is life down there and obviously I have to be patient, wait for the footage to be compiled from the several complex camera's mounted on the craft and also its only the first dive . However I appreciate what he has accomplished having made a successful dive to the Abyss. I have no doubt James will teach us something new about the Abyss.<br />
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To listen to the brief interview after his return click the <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-17511585" target="_blank">Link</a><br />
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We've come quite a way since the first airplane - an altitude of 10ft and a distance of 120ft. It's a safe bet that the Wright Brothers would be more than a little shocked at how we roll these days. Had to start somewhere though right?<br />
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<b>At no. 6 we have the Concorde</b>.<br />
Such a shame it was scrapped. Easily one of the best planes ever made. Needless to say, it had a sleek and slim design and speed unrivalled in the aircraft world, except for the space shuttle of course! It was the only commercial supersonic airliner in the world. Only 20 were made. Like I said, such a shame that between France and the UK, they couldn't save this plane. Not necessarily as a profitable venture, but just for pride.</div>
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In at <b>no. 5 is the Space Shuttle</b>. All five of them. They've gone to space and back...I couldn't very well leave them out of my top 6!<br />
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At <b>No. 4</b> we have the <b>Stealth F-22 Raptor</b>. This one almost looks like something out of Star Trek!<br />
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<b>No. 3 is the Airbus A380</b>. <i style="font-weight: bold;">This</i> is the way to fly. With 50% more floor space this means <b>comfort</b>. Just ask the Saudi prince, al-Waleed bin Talal, whose custom-built private Airbus A380 comes with a steam room, a Turkish bath, a concert hall, a boardroom and his own luxury suite. And there's me hoping for that the air hostess in Economy will take a shine to me and hand me an extra packet of peanuts!<br />
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Now we're getting somewhere! <b>At No. 2 is the Boeing 747-8</b>. The 747 series is the most well-known on the planet. The 747-8 model has been long awaited as it was delivered a year after the expected date but oh well, I can't wait to get myself on one!<br />
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And the <b>big no. 1</b>. Who else but the <b>Antonov 225</b>? There's only one in the world. The world's largest and heaviest plane - and also the reason I am writing this post. How this gets off the ground is beyond me. It really is. Anything weighing 640 tonnes gliding through the air is laughable. And yet it does.<br />
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Check this out. The amazing shuttle landing. Hard to imagine how this thing gets up to speeds of 25,000mph! Just imagine...some dude engineered this thing. Oh to be that engineer!<br />
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As you might have gathered from a previous post, whenever I'm at the airport -taking a flight myself or just dropping someone off- I can't help but make myself comfortable in the hope of spotting a 747 or an A380! Anyone else the same? </div>
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Just came across this nature program on BBC2 the other day: How to Grow a Planet featuring Prof. Iain Stewart. <b>How</b> have I not come across this dude before now?! Unfortunately it shows at <b>stupid o' clock</b> in the morning. 0310 to be exact. My suggestion? Catch the first episode Life From Light on BBC iPlayer <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01bywvr/How_to_Grow_a_Planet_Life_from_Light/" target="_blank">here</a>. It's definitely an hour of your life you won't regret. Wish I could say the same for the time I spend washing up and taking the bins out!<br />
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I don't wanna jump ahead of myself here but he could very well find himself a spot in my hall of admiration next to Sir Attenborough. Gotta love that voice and the Scottish accent. Wasting no time, I've already managed to get on Amazon and buy the Blu-Ray for one of his older series How Earth Made Us <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Earth-Made-Blu-ray-Region-Free/dp/B002SZQCA2" target="_blank">here</a>. Being the obsessive that I am, I had to have all the episodes in my possession but you can always click <a href="http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/how-earth-made-us/" target="_blank">here</a> where you can stream them.<br />
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Be sure to check this one out and let me know what you think of it? Or are there any fans out there already? I'm a bit late on this one!<br />
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I thought I should talk about one of my role models - a man that <b>truly inspires me</b>, Sir David Attenborough. I'm sure most people already know him from his TV documentaries (on nature) and perhaps some of you have had the pleasure of meeting this influential man?<br />
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In my eyes, Sir Attenborough is up there with the other <b>inspirational individuals of our time</b> - people like Nelson Mandela, Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey, J. K. Rowling and the late Steve Irwin. Over the years, I have religiously followed his documentary series especially The Life Series. I am yet to find someone who can present such a <b>great</b> deal of understanding on the subject in such a <b>down-to-earth</b> way and with a voice which is so <b>in tune</b> with the subjects he interacts with.<br />
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The <i>sheer</i> <b>passion</b> and <b>dedication</b> he gives to his profession is <b>unparalleled</b>. David's rivals in the world of nature documentaries pale in comparison. Don't get me wrong. <b>I love them all</b>. But he is by far my <b>favourite</b>. He highlights the connections between the natural world and our own. Sir Attenborough has opened my eyes to a <b>whole new</b> dimension of our planet that is not always recognised as much as it should be. David identifies the traits we associate with man and shows how these are no different in the animal world. Rivalry is competition, ambition is survival, ownership is territory, sex is mating, commitment is loyalty, family is being part of the herd. This all seems pretty straightforward, right? When it comes to plants, he shows how<b> even</b> their lives are a series of decisive motions. In our own day to day lives it's hard to think of them as anything other than something pretty that sits on the windowsill or a bit of green to brighten up the garden. Attenborough shows how their colours, their scents, their textures are all determined according to their environment and their need to survive.<br />
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<b>I applaud the man</b>. I really do. His work sure isn't easy. I can't even begin to imagine the difficulties involved. The film 'Escape from Alcatraz' comes to mind. If you haven't seen it, picture being locked inside a prison with your own hope of escaping relies on you digging an escape tunnel armed only with a kitchen fork!<br />
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<b>I have made a short video to demonstrate the passion i am now developing.I have also learned to have a keen eye to my surrounding and appreciate amazing things happening without anyone taking any notice.</b><br />
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Plane Spotting at Heathrow T4. Wish they would arrange a place where plane spotters could just sit and enjoy.<br />
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Could have done with an armchair...a few chilled drinks and a steak maybe...just saying.<br />
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Guys, I just found a <b>must-have app</b> for your smart phones - Solar Charger. Installed it on my Samsung Galaxy S2 and my Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc and the app seems to be working well so far. This will come in handy on those unplanned trips I take when I haven't charged my phone adequately and when I've forgotten my extra battery and portable charger. This app does what it says. Stick your phone under a light or in the sunlight and it'll charge your phone. The app works in good light - it will work with the main light in a room or even a small lamp is sufficient. I <b>love</b> it. Can't get over the ingenuity. This is the kind of '<b>green</b>' I can get on board with....energy bulbs, not so much (they take so frickin' long to come on and when they do, they give so little light you may as well have lit a candle). However, I have read several reviews on this app which testify to quick results. I don't totally agree with them yet. My phones aren't charging as fast as they say. But it's something everyone should try. Don't get me wrong, I am not going to get rid of my extra battery charger any time soon.<br />
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Got that charger for £4.50 and it's worth every penny. Very useful for the price. But you really have to shop around. This could easily cost you more than what I paid. You can get them in a variety of colours to suit your taste and it's compatible with almost every phone on the market today.<br />
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The charge time is the same as what you get with your original phone charger and its longevity will depend on what AA battery you put in the device. Its pretty good for the price. The links below takes you where i got mine. The price may vary! Here's where I got mine - <a href="http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?q=emergency+phone+charger&hl=en&prmd=imvns&biw=1366&bih=643&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.r_qf.,cf.osb&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=5749419574394121426&sa=X&ei=E0JWT96UBsmR0QX6rtDOCQ&ved=0CHgQ8wIwAA" target="_blank">link 1</a> and <a href="http://www.iwantoneofthose.com/gift-tech-stuff/emergency-phone-charger/30003302.html" target="_blank">link 2</a>.<br />
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The view of London from a high point is breathtaking, the mix of predominantly old and the new is perfect. I love it.<br />
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This is one of the best Costa Coffee shop I've ever been to. And the fact that this particular one is inside Tesco Extra (Gallows Corner) is an added bonus. If you don't fancy Costa's sometimes overpriced muffins, go pick up a multi-pack for the same price in the main shop then stroll up the escalator and have a nice coffee of your choice.<br />
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