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09-Feb-2010 08:25
tony0001

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10-Feb-2010 09:43
n_rb

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Your nose

Why is the picking of it in public considered offensive in Britain? Is it considered so in all countries?

(I can understand why masturbating in public might cause offence - but I cannot see why picking one's nose in public causes offence.)

08-Feb-2010 12:19
wave_of_chuck

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09-Feb-2010 04:42
n_rb

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Indonesia

Hi, as my first trip outside of the U.S.A. I was thinking of going to Indonesia. But I need to decide which Region to visit. I was wondering if any of you could recommend some good literature on the subject of various parts of Indonesia. Not just guidebooks but also travel non-fiction books or books that look at Indonesian Culture. Thank you for any recommendations.

07-Feb-2010 17:08
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07-Feb-2010 17:08
kunghit

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The Last Waltz

Hadn't seen this for over 20 years then found it in the cheap Blue Ray pile the other day. Fantastic sound out of the home theater system, they did a great job remastering it. Some amazing performances too, notably Eric Clapton, Muddy Waters, Neil Young, Bob Dylan (who was relatively coherent on this day) and The Band themselves. Cripple Creek and The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down are incredible blasting out of the 5.1 speakers. Highly recommended.

The between song interviews etc by a remarkably young Martin Scorcese, however, are almost painful to watch now. Kids, don't do drugs! Apparently they had to edit out a giant cocaine booger dangling from Neil Young's nose during his performance of "Helpless"

07-Feb-2010 12:06
miraclegirl83

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10-Feb-2010 10:13
mrpenney

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Enter Sandman

Best Metallica song ever?

Y or N

06-Feb-2010 20:43
stag

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06-Feb-2010 20:43
stag

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06-Feb-2010 20:39
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05-Feb-2010 22:06
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07-Feb-2010 04:27
Hatsephsut

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Muse

Just did a little bit of surfing about Muse after being introduced to the band via "Uprising" (cool song). I realised that I'd also liked "Starlight" and not known who sang it. They're a good band.

Matthew Bellamy just got voted guitarist of the decade by some magazine, and the riff from "Plug in Baby" got voted best riff.

This is fine and all, but I can only assume that the voters have never heard of heavy metal? We're talking DECADE here.

05-Feb-2010 12:57
timalex

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10-Feb-2010 10:16
mrpenney

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Singing Drummers

Not too many out there...Ringo Starr, Levon Helm, and the Night Ranger dude who sang 'Sister Christian'.
Any others?

04-Feb-2010 05:58
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04-Feb-2010 05:58
stephens9042

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Leftfield & the blast from the past

Ok so Leftfield got announced for Rockness festival this week and I for one can't wait.

I never for one second forgot that leftism is one of the greatest dance albums of all time, but I've not listened to it in about 5 years and now i can't stop! Can't wait for their first show in 10 years.

Anyway folks dig out an old album, cd or mp and give it a listen.

and let me know what it is and if its still as good.

03-Feb-2010 04:25
tony0001

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06-Feb-2010 05:13
tony0001

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Cannelloni

If the OPs hereon are indicative of culture...

Anyway, what do you think of Cannelloni?

01-Feb-2010 17:02
mrpenney

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02-Feb-2010 18:12
Drovers_Dog

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In a nutshell

This is what gay men mean when they say they love Judy Garland.

Goosebumps. Goosebumps every time, man.

--M.

31-Jan-2010 13:01
r1j2s3t4

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10-Feb-2010 12:42
r1j2s3t4

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Beatles song of the Day

Because I can.

31-Jan-2010 05:29
Ravings

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04-Feb-2010 14:40
Hatsephsut

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Dolly Parton

I think she's a genius
Written some amazing songs
If you don't love Dolly, you have no taste

I will caveat this statement by pointing out The Sisters of Mercy's greatest track was "Jolene"

Or maybe "Damage Done"

28-Jan-2010 05:53
ooz

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03-Feb-2010 11:59
ooz

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a movie

that came out within the 10 or 15 years. It was about a goof who was some kind of neonazi.The actor was a well known and respected american actor.It was set in the USA. What was it?

25-Jan-2010 05:35
satan_claus

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26-Jan-2010 21:09
bellart1

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Floyd

As a kid, listening to Ummagumma, these words meant sod all to me. Well,
thanks to Google there's illumination at last. Good to see them in print, I reckon
it's fairly accurate. A surreal masterpiece.



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ran it doon by the haim, 'ma place
well I slapped me and I slapped it doon in the side
and I cried, cried, cried.

The fear a fallen down taken never back the raize and then Craig Marion,
get out wi' ye Claymore out mi pocket a' ran doon, doon the middin stain
picking the fiery horde that was fallen around ma feet.
Never he cried, never shall it ye get me alive
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