Quotes On Aspiration
‘Cautious, careful people, always casting about to preserve their reputation and social standing, never can bring about a reform. Those who are really in earnest must be willing to be anything or nothing in the world’s estimation, and publicly and privately, in season and out, avow their sympathy with despised and persecuted and their advocates, [...]
This Is It Film Review: Michael Jackson’s Last Stand
Director: Kenny Ortega. Cast: Michael Jackson, Michael Bearden This Is It gives a fascinating insight into a man who has in recent times been at the centre of media attention for all the wrong reasons. The film gives a tantalising glimpse into the on-stage persona of the late, Michael Jackson. The result is Jackson as [...]
About Shoes: The Ultimate Accessory
Shoes, shoes, wonderful shoes. Yes women have a love affair with shoes, well most women anyway. Why this should be is a mystery, but that is just the way it is and the sooner we accept it the better.
About Trees: A Vital Resource To Be Treasured
Majestic, dignified and crucial to the planet in which we live, trees are the lungs of the Earth. Acting as giant filters absorbing pollutants from the air, they give us back clean, fresh oxygen to breathe. Trees are one of the most underestimated and undervalued of natural resources in the world.
Pistol Pete Maravich: The Ultimate Showman And Basketball’s First Star
Basketball is a game that, when played well, requires enormous skill. Great players appear to make everything look simple and easy. Intricate dribbling, great shooting and two-handed reverse dunks are explained by tremendous talent and great genetics. However, the truth is that all good players put in a tremendous amount of time developing these aspects [...]
Quotes On Bravery
‘Be creative. Use unconventional thinking. And have the guts to carry it out.’ Cicero
The Funniest TV Commercials: Ads That Will Definitely Make You Laugh
Commercials are sometimes despised. Not many people like to be interrupted from what they are enjoying and forced to watch a commercial. However, brilliant commercials capture your attention and are entertaining. Sometimes, on occasion, an ad can be even better than the programme that you are watching. Here is a selection of the funniest commercials [...]
Avatar Film Review: A Reinvention Of Cinema And A Re-Telling Of Human Insecurity
Director: James Cameron. Cast: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, and Giovanni Ribisi. The film Avatar has, over the past few months, lodged itself firmly into public consciousness. You would be hard-pressed to find a single individual that has not heard of the film. The hype that surrounded the release Avatar makes some [...]
About The Moon: Our Lunar Fascination And A Future Gateway To The Stars
We have a close relationship with the Moon. It still remains the only place that humans have visited outside of the Earth. Not only is it responsible for life on Earth but it still holds our fascination. Our senses are stirred as we gaze upon its unknowable history and serene beauty. Pock-marked and scarred from [...]
About Our Home Planet Earth: Third ‘Rock’ From The Sun
Our home planet is something that perhaps, at times, we take for granted. However, we owe our entire existence to this third ‘rock’ from the Sun. Upon viewing pictures of the ‘Blue Planet’ one almost instantly realises what a misnomer the word ‘Earth‘ truly is. It would be far more appropriate to call our home [...]
Quotes On Challenging Conventions
‘To know what to be generous and when firm – that is wisdom.’ Elbert Hubbard
About Jewellery: Adding Glamour And Creativity To Your Clothing
‘Baubles, bangles, hear how they jing, jinga-linga .Baubles, bangles, bright shiny beads‘. Ah yes as the words of the song goes, the favourite adornment of women and a large proportion of men – jewellery! Whether it be a pair of earrings, a chain or a ring, jewellery has been worn by us for centuries. Coming [...]
Sign Up to Yellow Magpie
