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Average White Band

PeeMarc — 2010-02-18 12:02:50

Sometime, long ago, in the last century (oohhh...shit... last millennium!), when I played in a band, we used to do these 2 songs by Average White Band. We had so much fun playing them and never failed to get people up jigging their thing.

Yeah.. white boys can cut the funk too.

Hearing them again brought back some great memories.

Enjoy...

And one more that was a classic for this time...

Are we in the wrong business?

PeeMarc — 2010-02-13 10:02:52

Gays are "sad, pathological creatures"?

PeeMarc — 2010-02-12 23:02:10

This shit from a so-called educated man.

Isn't there enough divide, prejudice and misunderstanding in Asia already?

Pastor Rony Tan of Lighthouse Evangelism, Singapore, thinks gays and lesbians are sad pathological creatures with dysfunctional families, victims of sexual abuse, abusers of drugs and alcohol, insecure and possessive individuals. He also equates homosexuality with paedophilia and bestiality. For more, click here: kennethism.com/2010/02/10/pastor-rony-tan-of-lighthouse-evangelism-needs-to-apologise-to-gays-and-lesbians-too/

What Pastor Rony Tan of Lighthouse Evangelism thinks about gays and lesbians from Kenneth Tan on Vimeo.

The Classic Dinner party

PeeMarc — 2010-02-08 20:02:15

Living in Asia, I do miss having the same kind of dinner parties I used to have very regularly in my home in Sydney.

Cooking myself, for my good friends, is like sharing some love around.

So, last Saturday was the first of many regular dinner parties to come.

Here are the simple ingredients...

1. Invite half a dozen good friends.

2. Start with a simple and delicious antipasto... here we have olive paste dip, fresh whole olives, some salami, Jamon slices, fresh tomato with boccaccini and fresh basil

3. Fresh breads, lots of good wines...

5. Even more wine and great conversation...

6. Huge servings of homemade spagetti bolognese served with a simple rocket and parmesan tossed salad...

7. A very happy dog...

8. Lots of good coffee after everyone has eaten their fill...

9. All wrapped up in a lovely happy peaceful home...

(and yes... i washed up all the dishes myself too :)

Bon appetit :)

HIV TV

PeeMarc — 2010-01-31 13:01:34

One of the lastest HIV commercials. Do these commercials really work... or just entertain. Hmm... I'm not convinced they do.

What's your view?

Enjoy anyway...

'All is full of Love'

PeeMarc — 2010-01-28 22:01:45

I've always admired Bjork, even from her Sugarcube days. She's completely unique and her childlike, almost innocent creativity seems boundless.

Here's one of my favourite songs and film clips from a few years ago.

Enjoy.

And this was a related video I thought was great...

'DOLL FACE'

Cock art

PeeMarc — 2010-01-23 18:01:56

zZz - Running with the Beast from Conditional Design on Vimeo.

'The white box'

PeeMarc — 2010-01-23 12:01:13

White Box from makoto yabuki on Vimeo.

Blaine - 'how I held my breath 17 minutes'

PeeMarc — 2010-01-20 21:01:02

'Dumb Things'

PeeMarc — 2010-01-20 15:01:45

One of my favourite Aussie songwriters, Paul Kelly, from the late 80's.

Yep... I've done all the dumb things...

'Ignore Everyone'

PeeMarc — 2010-01-19 20:01:24

I first came across Hugh MacLeod early last year. We was drawing (literally) 1000s of caroons on the back of business cards. I just loved the stuff he was doing.

Here are just a few....

I noticed the other day he'd also written a book. Here is an excerpt....

'IGNORE EVERYBODY'

So you want to be more creative, in art, in business, whatever. Here are some tips that have worked for me over the years.

1. Ignore everybody.

2. The idea doesn’t have to be big. It just has to be yours.

3. Put the hours in.

4. If your biz plan depends on you suddenly being “discovered” by some big shot, your plan will probably fail.

5. You are responsible for your own experience.

6. Everyone is born creative; everyone is given a box of crayons in kindergarten.

7. Keep your day job.

8. Companies that squelch creativity can no longer compete with companies that champion creativity.

9. Everybody has their own private Mount Everest they were put on this earth to climb.

10. The more talented somebody is, the less they need the props.

11. Don’t try to stand out from the crowd; avoid crowds altogether.

12. If you accept the pain, it cannot hurt you.

13. Never compare your inside with somebody else’s outside.

14. Dying young is overrated.

15. The most important thing a creative person can learn professionally is where to draw the red line that separates what you are willing to do, and what you are not.

16. The world is changing.

17. Merit can be bought. Passion can’t.

18. Avoid the Watercooler Gang.

19. Sing in your own voice.

20. The choice of media is irrelevant.

21. Selling out is harder than it looks.

22. Nobody cares. Do it for yourself.

23. Worrying about “Commercial vs. Artistic” is a complete waste of time.

24. Don’t worry about finding inspiration. It comes eventually.

25. You have to find your own schtick.

26. Write from the heart.

27. The best way to get approval is not to need it.

28. Power is never given. Power is taken.

29. Whatever choice you make, The Devil gets his due eventually.

30. The hardest part of being creative is getting used to it.

31. Remain frugal.

32. Allow your work to age with you.

33. Being Poor Sucks.

34. Beware of turning hobbies into jobs.

35. Savor obscurity while it lasts.

36. Start blogging.

37. Meaning Scales, People Don’t.

37. When your dreams become reality, they are no longer your dreams.

Just share....

PeeMarc — 2010-01-19 00:01:27

Simon (flydragon) posted this on FB and I thought it worth sharing here.

I dig it.

The world needs more of this kind of great spirit out on the streets.

Looking for an Investor

PeeMarc — 2010-01-05 19:01:05

Very Useful Company Limited is looking for an investor/partner to help us springboard to new level.

We've spent the past 6 months quietly getting things in place, building the team, 'oiling the wheels' and doing some nice work. Now we want to gear up and take advantage of (we believe) good opportunities in 2010.

Terms are very negotiable, the returns can be excellent. You would also get a guaranteed work permit/residency (if needed) as well as a lot of local know-how.

We are primarily looking for a silent or strategic partner, but open to discuss any skills or ideas you may have.

You can see our offices here...

http://www.thailandfriends.com/index.php?name=Journal&view=journal&jid=67931&juid=65889

you can see what we do etc here...

www.veryusefulcompanyasia.com

and you can know more by sending me a PM.

(serious inquiries only please)

Cheers,

Marc

'Beautiful Mess'

PeeMarc — 2010-01-01 22:01:47

Here we are...

2010

Whatever beautiful mess you have in your life, I wish you happiness always.

'Note to God'

PeeMarc — 2009-12-24 22:12:16

This little girl is still belting them out. Here, this year, she is still only 17.

And it's claimed she never had any singing lessons.

Amazing.

May 2010 tear the tits off 2009.

Peace.

How to live before you die.

PeeMarc — 2009-12-24 14:12:21

Steve Jobs, CEO and co-founder of Apple, Next and Pixar shares 3 inspiring, personal stories with Stanford Uni students...

Boys will be boys

PeeMarc — 2009-12-16 20:12:52

Mixed Emoticons

PeeMarc — 2009-12-12 16:12:54

If link doesnt work, go to:

http://www.ted.com/talks/rives_tells_a_story_of_mixed_emoticons.html

Why we love and cheat

PeeMarc — 2009-12-12 07:12:16

Fascinating...

If you can't see the link, go to:

http://www.ted.com/talks/helen_fisher_tells_us_why_we_love_cheat.html

10 things you didnt know about orgasms

PeeMarc — 2009-12-11 22:12:17

If you cant see the link, go to:

http://www.ted.com/talks/mary_roach_10_things_you_didn_t_know_about_orgasm.html