Heres a virtual movie of British World War one soldier Frank Richards (1884 - 1961) reading his celebrated eyewitness account of the extraordinary temporary truce that occured between The bitterly opposed British and German soldiers during the Christmas Eve of 1914 "The Christmas Truce 1914" This eyewitness account appeared in Frank Richards, , Old Soldiers Never Die (1933); Kind Regards Jim Clark All rights are reserved on this video recording copyright Jim Clark 2009 Frank Richards was a British soldier who experienced the "Christmas Truce". We join his story on Christmas morning 1914: "On Christmas morning we stuck up a board with 'A Merry Christmas' on it. The enemy had stuck up a similar one. Platoons would sometimes go out for twenty-four hours' rest - it was a day at least out of the trench and relieved the monotony a bit - and my platoon had gone out in this way the night before, but a few of us stayed behind to see what would happen. Two of our men then threw their equipment off and jumped on the parapet with their hands above their heads. Two of the Germans done the same and commenced to walk up the river bank, our two men going to meet them. They met and shook hands and then we all got out of the trench. Buffalo Bill [the Company Commander] rushed into the trench and endeavoured to prevent it, but he was too late: the whole of the Company were now out, and so were the Germans. He had to accept the situation, so soon he and the other company officers climbed out ...
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Frank Richards "The Christmas Truce 1914" Literary discussion animation WW1 Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Re: 100 subscribers! Show and tell: Show me your desk/floor! Saturday, December 11, 2010
re: froggie: glasses, 100 subscribers, and show me your desk. what else is there to say??
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Kesha-TikTok Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Verse 1: Wake up in the morning feeling like P Diddy (Hey, what up girl?) Put my glasses on, Im out the door - Im gonna hit this city (Lets go) Before I leave, brush my teeth with a bottle of Jack Cause when I leave for the night, I aint coming back Im talking - pedicure on our toes, toes Trying on all our clothes, clothes Boys blowing up our phones, phones Drop-toping, playing our favorite cds Pulling up to the parties Trying to get a little bit tipsy [CHORUS] Dont stop, make it pop DJ, blow my speakers up Tonight, Imma fight Til we see the sunlight Tick tock, on the clock But the party dont stop, no Woah-oh oh oh Woah-oh oh oh Dont stop, make it pop DJ, blow my speakers up Tonight, Imma fight Til we see the sunlight Tick tock, on the clock But the party dont stop, no Woah-oh oh oh Woah-oh oh oh Verse 2: Aint got a care in world, but got plenty of beer Aint got no money in my pocket, but Im already here Now, the dudes are lining up cause they hear we got swagger But we kick em to the curb unless they look like Mick Jagger Im talking about Errybody getting crunk, crunk Boys trying to touch my junk, junk Gonna smack him if he getting too drunk, drunk Now, now - we goin til they kick us out, out Or the police shut us down, down Police shut us down, down Po-po shut us down [CHORUS] Bridge: DJ, you build me up You break me down My heart, it pounds Yeah, you got me With my hands up You got me now You got that sound Yeah, you got me DJ, you build me up You break me down My ...
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How To Throw a Beer-Tasting Party Monday, November 22, 2010
Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from adventurebound and more videos in the Theme Parties category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Dazzle your friends with your beer knowledge and let them test their sophisticated taste buds while throwing a beer-tasting party. To complete this How-To you will need: A group of friends Designated drivers A variety of beers Paper and a pen Beer glasses Snacks Home-brewed beers (optional) Warning: Don't drink unless you're of legal age. Drink responsibly, and never drink and drive. Step 1: Invite friends and pick themes Invite friends who drink beer. Buy your sampling beers using a seasonal theme, or pick an array of types, like imported beers versus domestic. Step 2: Designate drivers Designate drivers for guests and make your home available for sleepovers. Confiscate keys if you are concerned about someone's sobriety. Step 3: Display beer Display bottles with labels exposed. Enlighten guests with your knowledge of beers or beer history as they evaluate what to try. Tip: Resist the impulse to try lighter ales first, moving toward porters and stouts. Save your palate and let hoppy and high-alcohol drinks wait until the end. Step 4: Score the beers Give guests sheets of paper and pencils for scoring beer by taste, texture ...
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Yeasayer - No Need to Worry / Redcave - A Take Away Show Saturday, October 16, 2010
Yeasayer play "No Need to Worry" and "Redcave" near Jourdain in Paris, France Read the whole article and see more videos here: www.blogotheque.net "And then the piano, beer, and songs; '2080's lyrics written quickly and messily on a sheet of paper; Lyn relaxing on her hammock; hands, glasses, and bottles clinking on the floor as if in response to the neighbors reprimands. A joyful hippie communion..." www.myspace.com www.blogotheque.net http
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Libbey 12-Piece International Beer Glasses Set Sunday, October 10, 2010
Libbey 12-Piece International Beer Glasses Set Review
These glasses seem to be made very well and include a decent selection. I deducted a star for variety though, 9 of the beer glasses are so similarly shaped that it really doesn't make a big difference which one you use. What I would have like to see is a typical north Europe tapered beer glass and a weizen or wit beer glass. A real treat would have been a trappist style goblet, but I digress. All in all not a bad set for the money.
Libbey 12-Piece International Beer Glasses Set Feature
- This set of 12 beer glasses stocks the home bar in style
- Includes 4 16-ounce English Pub glasses, 4 15-ounce Czech Pilsner glasses, and 4 15-ounce Bavarian Pilsner glasses
- The glasses are sturdy and safe to clean in the dishwasher
- Made in the USA, home of many fantastic beer breweries
- An incredible gift for newlyweds, new homeowners, or any beer enthusiast
Libbey 12-Piece International Beer Glasses Set Overview
Perfect for the beer enthusiast, this set features 3 different beer specific glasses-4 English Pub, 4 Czech Pilsners and 4 Bavarian Pilsners.This set also is a great gift for anyone who is interested in mirco beers.
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Beer Glasses Part One - Goblets, Chalices, Oversize Wine Glass, Flutes, Snifter and Tulip Glasses
Before getting into the beer industry I was probably much like many other drinkers, I thought that you just drank beer out of what ever glass was available and that different beer glassware was more of a marketing ploy. However, after appreciating various beers in different beer glasses for a while now I thought I would write something about them. This first article reviews six different beer glasses - all of which are stemmed, much like a wine glass.
CHALICE / GOBLET
Chalices or Goblets are large and bowl shaped with the only real difference between the two being the glass thickness. Typically, Goblets are more delicate and thin while Chalices are thick and heavy. Further to this some Chalices are etched on the bottom to provide a beading or carbonation point, creating a stream of bubbles for maintaining a nice head.
Chalice / Goblet Advantages: Designed to maintain head and ideal for wide mouthed sips. Beer aroma is not trapped in and therefore easily detected by the drinker.
Suitable for: Belgian styled Ales
OVERSIZED WINE GLASS
While some might find it weird to use an oversized wine glass for drinking beer they are actually perfectly suited for serving Belgian Ales. Much like a Goblet or Chalice the size of the glass assists in the creation and releasing of the aroma.
Oversized Wine Glass Advantage: Good replacement for a Tulip or Goblet glass.
Suitable for: European and Belgian Ales, IPA
FLUTE GLASS
The Flute glass is the preferred serving vessel for Belgian lambics and fruit beers. They aid in displaying carbonation, sparkling colour and soft lacing distinct to these beer styles. Key difference between the Flute Glass and Champaign glass is the length of the stem - Flute Glasses often have a shorter stem.
Flute Glass Advantages: Showcases carbonation. Releases aromas quickly, allowing a more intense initial aroma.
Suitable for: European Pilsners, German Lagers, German Ales, Lambics
SNIFTER
While typically used for brandy and cognac, the Snifter is ideal for serving strong ales. The glass has a wide bowled body and is stemmed. Again similar to Goblets the aroma is not restricted however snifters are easier to swirl.
Snifter Advantage: Captures and enhances aroma.
Suitable for: European Ales, Lambics, IPA
TULIP
The Tulip glass helps trap aroma and maintain head, creating a visual and olfactory sensation. The glass has a bulbous mid section with the top flaring out to form a lip which aids in head retention. The Tulip beer glass is often considered to be the great all rounder for ales.
Tulip Advantage: Traps and enhances volatiles, while provoking and supporting large foamy heads.
Suitable for: EuropeanAles, Lambics, IPA
So as you can tell there is a reason for selecting a different beer glass dependent on the beer - and this is just among stemmed beer glasses!
About Beer Cartel:
Beer Cartel is an online beer store which specialises in the sale of boutique beer, beer gifts and beer appreciation in Australia. Its aim is to create an online community of beer lovers interested in experiencing craft beer from Australia and around the world.
The author, Geoff Huens, is the co-owner of online beer store Beer Cartel.
How & Where To Buy Beer Glasses (Glassware)
I wanted to make this video to show you just how easy and CHEAP it is to find different styles of beer glasses at your local mall and your local dollar stores. There's really no reason NOT to use the appropriate style of glass for the beer you're drinking, ESPECIALLY if you purport to be a beer critic (and even more so considering how readily available these glasses are). Here's the links to those web pages mentioned at the end: beeradvocate.com en.wikipedia.org CHAD'Z BEER REVIEWS.COM www.chadzbeerreviews.com FACEBOOK http TWITTER twitter.com BEER ADVOCATE beeradvocate.com RATE BEER ratebeer.com
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