It’s increasingly common for people to try and block adverts on websites. To do this they’ll install some software that simply makes known ads appear as blank spaces when they visit websites. I guess people do this for a number of reasons. Some might just hate seeing ads when they browse. Others don’t like the […]
Children forced to use death slide
I don’t know whether to be impressed or horrified. In stark contrast to UK’s health and safety laws check out this “death slide” made by workers in Bolivia. This is their way home. Please be aware that this video is a clip from Current TV’s Deadliest Journeys which is being distrubute as part of a […]
The Chinese zodiac in crayon
These ordinary crayons have been gracefully carved into the 12 symbols of the Chinese zodiac. The artist behind this clever feat is Diem Chau. She normally works in other materials but I’m glad she made a colourful exception with these crayons. In Pure Spirit What do you think? Aren’t they as beautiful as they are […]
Heidi Montag appoints intuitive psychic as manager
America reality TV star Heidi Montag (technically now Heidi Pratt since marrying Spencer Pratt) is in the news for replacing her manager with a psychic. The thing is; her manager was husband Spencer Pratt. Despite the severing of business ties the couple are remaining together. Heidi’s new manager is a bloke called Aiden Chase. He […]
Australian man burns witches house after “sex curse”
In the Northern Territory, Australia, David Laurin has been sentenced to three years for burning a woman’s house down. Laurin, 31, pleaded guilty to the charges as the court heard he believed the woman was a witch who had cursed his sex life. In the NT Supreme Court, Chief Justice Dean Mildren heard how David […]
Boots do digital recycling – club card points for your old mobile
It seems that you can’t make it through a TV program these days without encountering an advert from a company trying to buy your mobile phone. I’m sure all of these companies are trustworthy. However, when I stumble across Books Recycling my ears perked up. Boots don’t pay you cash. Instead, you get given club […]
Catch: Slow motion jumping dogs
Ever seen an advert that’s just so good you had to share it? No? Ads of that level of quality are out there.
Here’s an ad for Pedigree called “Catch”. The premise is simple; slow-mo video footage of cute dogs jumping to catch a chunk of tasty Pedigree.
Love sweets for Valentine’s Day
The best way to anyone’s heart is through their stomach… or perhaps their mouth; especially if there’s a sweet tooth involved. Why not treat yourself or your loved one to some of these sexy heart sweets? Yum! In Pure Spirit What do you think of sweets like these as a gift idea? Would you like […]
Helping Haiti and “Everybody Hurts” as premiered on BBC Radio 1
The celebs have come out in force for the Simon Cowell arranged cover of R.E.M’s “Everybody Hurts” single. You can still donate to the Disasters Emergency Committee here. The single will be out on the 7th of Feb in a digital format and you can buy it on a disc come the 8th. LYRICS Leona […]
Perfect presents: knitted toys
Found these and couldn’t resist. Cute knitted dinosaur Cute knitted elephant Cute knitted owl In Pure Spirit We’ve got Valentine’s Day coming up. Is that a date you do anything special on? Or is it too religious and/or too commercial for you these days?
