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    Friday, June 26, 2009

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    26 June 2009



    Location of Australia's Wollemi Pine Trees once thought to be extinct is kept secret and anyone who wishes to study them is brought to the site blindfolded



    He who hesitates is not only lost, but miles from the next exit.

    Michael Jackson Top 3

    Voted for by you on the sms line (34996)



    1. The Earth Song



    2. Billie Jean



    3. Bad





    God Bless the King of Pop

    Weird Weapons of World War II

    WWII poison darts secret emerges

    Top secret War Office papers have revealed a strange and macabre weapons project tested by the Allies during World War II.
    Lethal clouds of tiny poisoned darts were to be tipped with mustard gas to kill enemy troops without damaging nearby buildings or equipment.
    The file has been released by the National Archives.
    Test results were inconclusive and although the scientists remained enthusiastic, the project was shelved.
    The concept was developed between 1941 and 1945 at the Porton Down research base in Wiltshire.
    Horrible death
    Research scientists thought clouds of poison darts, blasted from canisters high above the battlefield, could be even more lethal against enemy troop concentrations than high-explosive shells.
    Mustard gas compounds in the needles would ensure anyone whose skin was broken would die a swift and horrible death, or at least have terrible injuries.
    Assessing the effectiveness of the darts one report notes: "If penetrating into the flesh, will cause death if not plucked out within 30 seconds.
    "If plucked out within this time, will cause disablement by collapse.
    "Collapse occurs within one to five minutes, and death within 30 minutes."
    A hand-written comment written next to this observed: "I doubt whether the darts can be plucked out. The paper tail would come off."
    The scientists later pooled their knowledge with Canadian and American research teams.
    In one experiment, the Canadians had dressed sheep and goats in two layers of battledress material and positioned them across a wide area, some in trenches, to be exposed to the killer darts.
    Scientists predicted that symptoms displayed by the animals would be similar to those affecting humans.
    "The pulse becomes very slow and the blood pressure falls. The subject collapses and lies on its side with twitching muscles.
    "Where the dose is lethal, death occurs on 30 minutes, usually preceded by convulsions."
    Confusion
    Despite some initial success, the project did not always run completely to plan.
    When the scientists came to procure the needles needed for their experiments - it seems they caused not a little confusion.
    An exchange of letters between Singer Sewing Machine Co. Ltd in Bristol and the Biology section at the experimental station in Porton Down illustrates how the need for secrecy stopped scientists explaining exactly what they needed the needles for.
    One letter from Singer, dated December 24 1941, begins: "In reply to your letter of the 23rd instant, we are afraid we do not quite understand your requirements.
    "From your remarks, it would seem that the needles are required for some other purpose, other than sewing machines."
    Historians looking at the files today said they provided a "fantastic insight" into what the Allies were prepared to do to win the war.
    Mark Dunton, a contemporary history specialist at the National Archives, said: "I have never heard of poisoned darts being used as a weapon of war in this way before.
    "To our modern sensibilities it seems shocking and there's a real sense of viciousness about this weapon.
    "But it shows the Allies were prepared to consider anything - no matter how gruesome - to secure a victory."
    The file shows the darts were never used because they were a "highly uneconomical weapon" and only a small proportion of people would have been killed.

    Wednesday, June 24, 2009

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    24 June 2009

    Buddy a german Shepherd has phoned for help on three separate occasions when his owner joe stalnaker was incapacitated by seizures

    I don't even butter my bread. I consider that cooking.

    Retro Riffs Playlist

    24 June 2009

    1. Gary Glitter - Rock and Roll (Part1)

    2. Aerosmith - Dream On

    3. Paul Simon - Me and Julio down by the schoolyard

    4. Three Dog Night - The show must go on

    5. Creedence Clearwater Revival - Green River

    6. Tommy Tutone - 867 5309(Jenny)

    7. Twisted Sister - We're not Gonna Take it

    Top CD Entertainment Show

    24 June 2009

    Winners
    Winterstasie - Antimaterie

    Wian Guse

    Arno Scheepers

    Top CD

    Movies
    Marley and Me

    So here I am with another Owen Wilson Movie on my hands. Now I loved “You, me and Dupree” and this looked to be another film of that calibre. Basically in this one Owen is way more serious or Adult as most Reviewers are saying. We can’t forget that lovable dog of the film and it’s influence on Jen and Owen to love unconditionally in there new marriage and live in a new city.
    DVD has some reasonably good extra features like “more marley moments”
    Overall a film that all Animal Lovers must have and if you wanna get brownie points with your girlfriend buy it for her and watch it with some hot Cocoa, Tiny Mashmallow’s and a Blanket.
    A have some kleenix at hand 6/10

    Game
    Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 10


    16 Courses
    TPC Sawgrass, St. Andrews, Bay Hill, Firestone Country Club, Doral, Wentworth, Harbour Town, Pebble Beach, Bethpage Black course, TPC Boston and East Lake Golf Course.
    While the putting system is incredibly rewarding, the Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 team failed to make any substantial adjustments to the current swing mechanism in place for off-the-tee situations. While the current system is still playable and enjoyable enough, it would be nice to see the Tiburon team implement more of a one-to-one ratio for your swing, much like the Wii version of Tiger 10. The fluidity of the swing should have more of an impact than it does. Although the game does reward you for good tempo on a full swing, it’s still difficult to master a smooth takeaway and follow through for your in-between shots.
    It’s definitely a game for the Avid golf fan who can’t get out to the courses in the game and one that wants the golf experience without the hassle of walking around the course
    Awesome game 7/10

    CD
    Winterstasie – Antimaterie


    So as far as first albums go it doesn’t sound like it’s recorded in the lead singers Mom’s garage and well you’d think that’s that. But winterstasie is so much more. One of the songs I’m happy to see on the SA Top 10 and a view of the future of South African Afrikaans music. Personal Favourites off the Album 5 wie is jy and 8outokrasie van die hart with Bouwer Bosch (Straatligkinders)
    Sweet album art that gives you something to look at while enjoying the music

    7/10

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    Jerry Jalava a finnish Computer Programmer lost part of a finger and made a protestic replacement from a USB data storage device

    Its better to be obvious especially when your known for being subtle

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    19 June 2009

    Groundhogs breathe only once every 5 minutes during hibernation

    When I came back to Dublin I was courtmartialed in my absence and sentenced to death in my absence, so I said they could shoot me in my absence.

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    18 June 2009

    As a part of it's fall festival in the town of winesburg ohio usa women compete in a husband carrying contest

    Psychiatry enables us to correct our faults by confessing our parents' shortcomings.

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    17 June 2009

    Russian Cosmonauts on the International Space Station have been told by their officials to use only the Russian built Toilet and not the American one

    Three may keep a secret, if two of them are dead.
    DVD
    Rock n Rolla


    Brilliant in my opinion ok your thinking that like Snatch and Lock Stock something goes missing and they have to find it again. And you’d be right.
    Although it’s a new cast from those two films so different personalities are brought to the screen. Have to say I personally enjoyed the one scene where Gerard Butler of (300) is running from a Russian Mobster. Brilliantly filmed. Although it’s words away from his role as a Spartan I recon they couldn’t have had anyone else as that character. I thoroughly enjoyed it, It’s not snatch or lock stock and it’s not trying to be.
    8/10
    CD
    Black Hotels - Films for the Next Century

    I had the pleasure of interviewing them back when Beautiful Mornings first came out last year the five Track EP. Now you could by that or you could go ahead and just admit you like them enough to buy the new hotness. “Films for the next century” and while the album says films I think it’s music. This stuff is incredible. If you expecting to see their old tracks on here rather request it in total Radio takeover. This is all new and well worth the money Shapes and Kings is the Business but Holes is a must listen to if you ask me.
    7/10

    Game
    Grand Slam Tennis

    The one thing I have to say I enjoy about Wi is it’s not trying to be stunningly realistic with graphics that try to make you think you’d prefer the games world to your own. And it seems like Microsoft and Sony now want to catch up with Wi
    Also they bought the name rights in this game so unlike something like Pro Evolution you can use real tennis player names. Also the control is dynamic in that it doesn’t just rocket the ball back to the other side of the field, you can slice lob and drop shot like in real tennis but without the stress of things like sun and running around
    Definitely a fun game that proves my claim last week that gaming is no longer about being a couch potato trying to get the high score it’s time to work for your points as being number one
    7/10

    Monday, June 22, 2009

    Soil 7T7 in Studio on the 17 June 2009

    Enjoy! what this Blast from the past Band came up with

    Friday, June 12, 2009

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    12 June 2009

    In early 2009 Tap water for resisdents of Fort Lupton Colorado contained so much dissolved natural gas it became combustable

    When a Man says he approves of something in principle it means he has no intention of putting it into practice

    International Music Mailbag

    Japan: 15 Asian Kung Fu Generation - Rewrite

    France: 9 Kyo- Commen te Dire


    If you want to recommend a song for the IM Mailbag that's from another country. Email me but put IMM in the subject

    robert@tuksfm.co.za

    happy mailing...

    Wednesday, June 10, 2009

    Autograph's/Doodles (Old and New)

    In the Words of the Foo Fighters

    "Have It All"

    Enjoy ;-)

    Click on one to get a better look at it

    Retro Riffs Playlist

    10 June 2009

    1. Uriah Heep - Look At Yourself

    2. Dr John - Right Place Wrong Time

    3. Cinderella - Shake Me

    4. Whitesnake - Here I Go Again

    5. Motley Crue - Kickstart My Heart

    6. Three Dog Night - Mama Told Me Not To Come

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    10 June 2009

    The Invention of the Wheelbarrow was a Closely Guarded Secret by the Chinese Military of Centuries

    The Length of a Film should be directly related to the endurance of the human bladder
    -Alfred Hitchcock

    Top CD Entertainment Show

    10 June 2009

    Winners

    CD
    Lacuna Coil Album - "Shallow Life"

    Nolan Goodwin
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    Top CD will contact you during the week


    Saw V

    Half a Billion Dollars worldwide from the first four movies it’s no wonder

    Jigsaw is back with his Twisted plans to rid the world of the morally corrupt
    Or his he?
    Well this week It was saw on the cards for me. I’ve only ever seen the second half of the first film, channel surfing on a Friday you find thestrangest things
    So I have to say it’ll make sense most of it anyway but don’t go thinking you can watch this film and pretend you know all about the Saw saga. If you’ve seen the original films you’ll understand the whole film
    Although in all honesty it does jump around a lot between the other films adding in bits of storyline to that which has previously happened.
    Overall a Fightening frenzy of plot twist and violence.
    And somewhat perfect of the current weather condition if you want your boy or girlfriend holding you tight while you see what’s gonna happen next in this unbelievable saga
    5/10

    EA Sports Active

    I’m breaking out into a sweat again just thinking about this weeks game.
    Basically I went in there with the idea that EA Sports Active is for the coach potato gamer. Just something to make you feel better about spending 5days a week trying to get the high score on all those other games.
    Not exactly, put your untouched gym clothes on and prepare to burn, build and sweat. The program is like your own personal trainer and unlike someone screaming at you in the gym to lift the earths own weigh on a machine you may have seen in Saw. This is actually fun. It’s got high scores sweet graphics and fits in to any work schedule. Tonnes of work outs so you don’t get bored. I haven’t heard of people getting super built off it yet but you could be the first.
    A healthy
    8/10

    Lacuna Coil Shallow Life

    Wow. I throughly enjoyed this Album from start to finsh. Being honest about it I think it has a Ill Nino meets evanescence feel to it.
    Don Gilmore produced it (he’s also worked with the likes of Linkin Park and Pearl Jam, so he knows what he’s doing)
    I’ve only listened to it for a short time but definitley track 11 is my favourite. Spellbound is awesome I’m not denying that but Unchained is what makes the album for me. And Track 2 I won’t tell you is certainlya song that would have been missed if it wasn’t on there.
    7/10

    Havoc Vultures

    HOW AWESOME!!!

    The Havoc Vultures

    Bertus Came up with this number.
    It's Sick!

    Octainium in Studio

    Had these Champs in Studio They Decided to Doodle...

    Friday, June 5, 2009

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    5 June 2009

    The Crapaud A frog Nicknamed the Mountain chicken is of such importnace to the Island of Dominica it Appears on the Coat of Arms


    What is a Cynic A man who knows the pirce of everything but the value of nothing

    Thursday, June 4, 2009

    Retro Riffs Playlist

    3 June 2009

    Mike Bower took the reins and this is what he came up with:

    1.Kiss- Detroit Rock city

    2.Nirvana- Been A Son

    3.Black Sabbath- Paranoid

    4.Alice Cooper- Feed My Franckenstein

    5.Megadeth- Symphony of destruction

    6.Slayer- the eyes of the insane

    7.Motorhead- The Ace of Spades

    Top CD Entertainment Show

    3 June 2009

    Winners:
    PC Game SIMS 3

    Romando Nidrini

    Jaqueline Le Roux


    CD Marilyn Manson- High End Of Low

    Mohamed Omar


    Sarah Stanton

    Wickus Klopper

    Can't give you the rest 'cos Mike did the Show not me.

    Tuesday, June 2, 2009

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    2 May 2009

    The Bronze Bull Statue Near The New York Stock Exchange was illegally installed in 1989 bit still stands today on a nearby street


    All power Corrupts but we need the electricity

    Kempton Park Hospital - A Haunting Story

    Alright so my Friend and a couple other thousand or so people think that is Hospital in Kempton Park (The East Rand) is Haunted.



    Here's the Group:


    http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?cropsuccess&id=1121168502#/group.php?gid=105052808645&ref=ts




    Check out the Photo's in the Group!!!
    (too be honest I don't want to post any here because they disturb me a little)


    There's seriously a couple of scenes out of saw in there, I'm sure of it


    And the Kyknet video is a little short but freaky non the less


    Have you every come across something like a Haunted House?

    The Mash UP Chart Show

    Scroll Down It's about Three Posts Below. Otherwise just click the Mash up Chart Show Link
    at the
    bottom of this post
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    and that'll show you all the Mash UP posts so far.

    Remember to Vote for a track and also if you want to submit something else add it to the comments or email me. Robert@tuksfm.co.za

    Party Hard Party Long Party On!

    Aking in Studio on 2 June 2009

    So You've Waited Patiently and Hit Refresh like a million times...

    Here it is for your viewing pleasure:




    The Rag Dolls on Friday the 29 May 2009


    Forget I had these Cat's Drawing as well so enjoy that as well