I really enjoyed this mini-series which asserts that to understand the state of finances we must look to the past and how financial systems arise. Covering the origins of money, the first banking moguls - the Medici's, and looking at insurance, loans, and the bond market, Ferguson covers it all in a very well presented narrative.
I highly recommend this to anyone in the least bit interested in understanding the fundamentals of how our economy has come to be the way it is, but also the forces that play such a big influence on our lives.
Very good, I'm giving it 10/10!
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If you're a laughaholic this is the fix you need. The comedy is timeless and in another generation this will be taught in schools instead of religion, there will be class trips to Craggy Island and the must have trinket will be a replica of the Holy Stone of Clonrichert. Everyone will want to christen their boys Ted and all the housewives will go weak at the knees for the randy milkman! The Eurovision song contest will be reinvigorated and the lovely girls competition will take the world by storm.The worst that could happen is a plague of rabbits or hairy hands or hairy babies! Its the future I tell you Ive seen it and you can see it too....Buy this box set.
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I picked up this set a few months back... It was great value and still is....
This show is a marmite one though... you either love it or hate it...
For some people it moves too slow and seems daft and unfunny,
But for the rest of us, it is such a sharply observed character based comedy...
Remember Poor old Anthony who can do nothing right, lazy old denise, dopey dave aka denise's lapdog, lazy miserable old git Jim, the ever patient and loving Barbara, crafty old nana, light fingered twiggy, chatty neighbour next door mary and her monosyllabic husband joe, and their daughter... Cheryl, the girl always on a diet and hoping to lose a few pounds....
I look forward to each CD release, but even more to each DVD release to watch the Excellence of Westlife live.
These young men can really sing (live and studio) and frankly are unmatched in providing excellent entertainment in concert.
The Live from Croke Park dvd is the best yet and the others were all great.
A high energy beginning, my absolute favorite portion was The Easy Way. Excellent singing and dancing - the musical version makes you want to get up and dance along- the female dancers were all extreemely cute and dressed similar to westlife to add to the fun not take away from the boys. Special props to the dancer behind Kian- great intensity and having great fun.
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Many of the reveiews refer to this movie as a "chick flic" inferring that its probably only for the girls. I think this does it a dis-service as the film is witty, enthralling and very funny at times. The supporting cast add a great deal to the film especially the Hotel Manager & Edwards creepy little lawyer who is a figure that most will despise.
Its great to see the story unfold with Vivienne trying to cope with Edwards lifestyle and the unhelpful shop staff. It all turns out good for her in the end ,as expected, but this doesn't detract from the film somehow.
Simply put, get it now whether you are a chick or not !
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'The Golden Compass' is a good family, fantasy adventure and starts off being very promising. The children actors aren't too bad to watch, Kidman is very good, the various plot elements were intriguing and the effects were of good standard. This had a great cast of both on screen actors, as well as voice over actors and the costumes and sets were pretty impressive. I enjoyed the film most of the way through until I reached the ending which left so much unresolved and set itself up for a sequel. It was SO frustrating to end a film like this that it coloured my overall feelings towards the entire film. I like trilogy type films and those that spread a story over many sequels, but I also like each separate film to be resolved enough to leave you feeling ... Read More:
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I remember watching this as a kid and recently saw parts of it again on the History channel and have found it incredibly moving - just the theme music with a series of shocking pictures culminating in the gaunt face of a young girl at the end, is truly chilling. The series examines every aspect and angle of the war in great detail. It does not shy away from some shocking footage and yet never feels like it is revelling in it. It is a serious historical work and yet it never drags. Watching it again I was struck by how many of those interviewed are long dead now, and how lucky I have been to never experience anything like the suffering they endured, and how future generations should never forget the price of their freedom.
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Even though this DVD is quite old, it has some of the best Family Guy episodes. The content on the DVD really shows how Family Guy became so popular. Each episode will make you laugh out loud even if your in the worst of moods 10/10.
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I came to this movie on the back of a diary entry by one of my Chinese students - and was as such, happily oblivious to the "hype" that apparently surrounds it. I notice its detractors are as careful in their complete deconstruction of the film, from its actors and soundtrack to its existentialism and moralising, as those who love it are genuinely moved.
As for me, I liked this movie precisely because it shows the flaws and the cracks in a beautiful theory. The Alaskan wilderness proves the fatal downfall of our hero, even as it provides him with the answers. He gives all his money to charity, burns the rest and then has to go and find a job.
Nature is beautiful and terrifying. So is society. You might get killed on the street outside your ... Read More:
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nice box, but in my opinion the hd quality could be better. and although it is told on the cover that there is a german audiotrack - there is not. would be nice if amazon posted the available and correct data, especially concerning audio and subtitles.
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