And Saint Attila raised the hand grenade up on high, saying, "O Lord, bless this thy hand grenade, that with it thou mayst blow thine enemies to tiny bits, in thy mercy." And the Lord did grin. And the people did feast upon the lambs and sloths, and carp and anchovies, and orangutans and breakfast cereals, and fruit-bats.....

In Bruges, the Movie

Mon May 14, 2012 12:22 PM EDT

I hope you get to see this movie.  It is really funny in a horrible sort of way.  But, that's just my gallows sense of humor showing.  What is really great about this movie is that my son and two grandsons went to see it together in the theater.  We are all bl …

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Gathering of Nations 2012 Grand Entry, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Mon Apr 30, 2012 11:34 AM EDT

This article is a follow up on my article on the article Gathering of Nations in Albuquerque, Thu.-Fri., Apr. 26-28. Link:http://grumpinnm.newsvine.com/_news/2012/04/21/11328554-gathering-of-nations-in-albuquerque-thu-fri-apr-26-28 Here is a You Tube video of the Grand Entry.

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Gathering of Nations in Albuquerque, Thu.-Fri., Apr. 26-28

Seeded on Sat Apr 21, 2012 8:06 PM EDT (Local IQ)

With each new spring there is a certain sensation that fills the air, one that suggests rejuvenation and energy and a chance to rejoice in life. Perhaps it is the flowers blooming or the warmer temperatures, but it also may have to do with the Gathering of Nations celebration,  …

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Hitler singing Movin on Up

Sat Apr 7, 2012 1:24 PM EDT

It had to happen so here it is.  This is great.  The timing is perfect.

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What if You Found This in Your Barn? An Untrue Story We Would All Love to Believe.

Seeded on Thu Mar 29, 2012 9:21 PM EDT (http://dalesdesigns.net/barncars.htm)

A New York man retired.  He wanted to use his retirement money wisely, and decided to buy a home and a few acres in Portugal.  The modest farm house had been vacant for 15 years.  The owner and his wife both had died and there were no heirs. The house was sold …

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WAR OF THE WORLDS, Orson Welles, Origional Radio Broadcast

Mon Mar 26, 2012 3:55 PM EDT

Back in the late 1930s, Orson Welles launched The Mercury Theatre on the Air, a radio program dedicated to bringing dramatic, theatrical productions to the American airwaves. The show had a fairly short run, lasting from 1938 to 1941. But it made its mark. During these f …

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'Doctor Who' debuts series seven trailer - video | Film & TV News | NME.COM

Seeded on Mon Mar 26, 2012 1:00 PM EDT (NME)

Dr. Who is back for Series 7. What about Torchwood?

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The 50 Cent Party: Do You Know Who They Are?

Sat Mar 24, 2012 2:40 PM EDT

From Wikipedia: The 50 Cent Party (simplified Chinese: 五毛党; traditional Chinese: 五毛黨; pinyin: wǔmáo dǎng) are Internet commentators (simplified Chinese: 网络评论员; traditional Chinese: 網絡評論員; pinyin: wǎngluò pínglùn yu&a …

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Can your dog do this? Como se dança o merengue...

Sun Mar 18, 2012 3:49 PM EDT

This dog can dance better than I can.  What is really wonderful is that this dog is having a great time.  Her tail tells up she is a happy dog and that's what life is all about, isn't it?  So, go get your dog and dance with it.  It will make you both happy.Mor …

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The Vimeo Cooking Channel on Vimeo

Seeded on Sun Jan 29, 2012 1:56 PM EST (Vimeo)

I found this great channel on Vimeo.  There are some great recipes and techniques to be found here.  Look around and you will get some great ideas and make yourself hungry.

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Grump Presents : Lennart Green does close-up card magic | Video on TED.com

Seeded on Sat Jan 28, 2012 7:58 PM EST (TED - Ideas Worth Spreading)

Swedish card trick maestro Lennart Green has been baffling audiences for years with card tricks that seem barely under control.

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Grump Sez: You Gotta Check This Out -- How to turn "water" into marbles.

Mon Jan 23, 2012 8:28 AM EST

When I was a kid, I had a chemistry set.  I did the experiments in the laboratory manual faithfully.  I was bored stiff.  I wanted some action, I did.  Dad made nitro glycerine down by the river when he was a kid and I wanted some fun, too.  I went to the …

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Grump Wants to Know: Goofy Things Your Dogs Do

Thu Jan 19, 2012 1:19 PM EST

Dogs are among the most wonderful creatures on the planet.  Dogs and elephants are amazing animals.  Since most of us don't have an elephant, let's talk about the cute, bizarre, strange and wonderful things our dogs do.  If you happen to have an elephant, feel fre …

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Grump Presents; The Best Science Fiction Books (According to Reddit)

Seeded on Sun Jan 15, 2012 2:34 PM EST ()

This is a great list.  I have read quite a few of them.  The Chronicles of Amber by Zelazny may be my favorite.  What do you think of these tales and which are your favorites?

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Ken Robinson: Changing education paradigms | Video on TED.com

Seeded on Fri Jan 13, 2012 1:25 PM EST (TED - Ideas Worth Spreading)

In this talk from RSA Animate, Sir Ken Robinson lays out the link between 3 troubling trends: rising drop-out rates, schools' dwindling stake in the arts, and ADHD. An important, timely talk for parents and teachers.

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Saudi Arabia May Seek Nuclear Weapons, Prince Says - NYTimes.com

Seeded on Fri Jan 6, 2012 9:30 PM EST (The New York Times)

A Saudi prince, in a remark designed to send chills through the Obama administration and its allies, suggested that the kingdom might consider producing nuclear weapons if it found itself between atomic arsenals in Iran and Israel. Please mind the Code of Honor.  Hateful  …

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THE POLL RESULTS: Worst Pop Song EVER. Here it is, folks.

Wed Dec 7, 2011 12:18 PM EST

The origional article and everyone's nominations can be found here: #discussion_nav The Judges and their selections: mad …

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POLL: the Worst Pop Song Ever -- Let's Make A List and We Will Put Them Up For Everyone to See

Tue Nov 29, 2011 8:13 PM EST

Ok, I will start out with this lively little tune.  There is actually another POLL like this one up on the vine.  This one is posted only in the JukeBoxJoint and no place else.

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Pixar and Hot Chocolate--You Sexy Thing

Tue Nov 22, 2011 6:19 PM EST

Been there, done that.  Unfortunately.

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