tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-251874922024-03-20T13:20:46.578+00:00Chanting BuddhaThe Occasional Blog of a Nichiren Daishonin Buddhist - SGI-UK.Chanting Buddhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00247462809097433864noreply@blogger.comBlogger258125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25187492.post-30991688555909796262011-06-12T10:10:00.000+00:002011-06-12T10:10:37.131+00:00NOTICE ABOUT THIS SITEAs you have probably noticed, I kind of ran out of things to say on this blog that were of much use/relevance and have been using it simply to backlink articles.<br />
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I have now another site I use for that and am considering what to do with this one.<br />
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HOWEVER, I HAVE STARTED ANOTHER BLOG BASED ON MY THOUGHTS AS A BUDDHIST WHICH ARE BASED ON PRESIDENT IKEDA'S DAILY GUIDANCE AND WILL BE POSTING A NEW ONE EACH DAY.<br />
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<a href="http://sgi-daily-guidance-thoughts.blogspot.com/">TAKE A LOOK AT MY NEW DAILY GUIDANCE THOUGHTS BLOG</a>.Chanting Buddhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00247462809097433864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25187492.post-86413059905027006922011-05-15T08:48:00.001+00:002011-05-15T08:50:28.403+00:00Asparagus Pee<div>Had asparagus twice yesterday which wasn't planned ... absolutely delicious, but funny how it makes your <a href="http://excerptz.com/2011/asparagus-pee/">pee smell bad</a> !!</div>Chanting Buddhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00247462809097433864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25187492.post-78330209900940802782011-05-14T18:13:00.001+00:002011-05-14T18:15:59.877+00:00Buying fish online<div>Well it would be nice I guess to try some different fish other than what can be bought at the supermarlet and it looks like a good way tp buy them is to <a href="http://excerptz.com/2011/buying-fish-and-seafood-online/">do so online</a>.</div>Chanting Buddhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00247462809097433864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25187492.post-59899393881515755192011-05-14T10:41:00.001+00:002011-05-14T18:15:59.880+00:00root canal treatment<div>Apparently, despite rumours to the contrary .. <a href="http://excerptz.com/2011/root-canal-surgery-treatment/">root canal surgery </a>is not that painful !!</div>Chanting Buddhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00247462809097433864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25187492.post-22105303106020920102011-05-14T10:40:00.001+00:002011-05-14T18:15:59.883+00:00Root Canal Surgery<div>I thought I;d do a bit of digging around about this as everyone seems to think it's dead paiful ... apparently not!!!</div>Chanting Buddhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00247462809097433864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25187492.post-40589367801982463682011-05-12T14:58:00.000+00:002011-05-13T20:28:30.632+00:00Sitting in the morning sunIn teh garden .. british summers and the lovely warmth .. so how about some new <a href="http://excerptz.com/2011/garden-and-patio-furniture/">garden furniture</a>?Chanting Buddhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00247462809097433864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25187492.post-85243867963341234942011-05-12T14:02:00.000+00:002011-05-13T20:28:30.940+00:00Blood Pressure or HypertensionIt came as quite a shock to me a few years ago when I discovered I had very high blood pressure. Thankfully, it is now down to decent levels .. <a href="http://excerptz.com/2011/high-blood-pressure-or-hypertension/">article about high blood pressure here</a>.Chanting Buddhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00247462809097433864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25187492.post-82587421091468783602011-05-12T12:46:00.000+00:002011-05-13T20:28:30.833+00:00Google DominationIt seems that Google is no longer happy simply dominating the search engine market and now seem set to attack Microsoft's dominance of the sofware sector .. not by relacing it, but by attempting to bypass it alltogether with their <a href="http://excerptz.com/2011/google-chromebook-laptops/">newly announced Google Chromebooks</a>.Chanting Buddhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00247462809097433864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25187492.post-27056736157344322822011-04-23T09:18:00.001+00:002011-04-23T09:21:03.161+00:00New blog started<p>As you may have noticed, I rarely post any buddhist stuff on here these days. It's not that I don't practise, I do but I rarely find the time anymore and I don't think anyone read it anyway.</p><br /><br /><br /><p>I have now started a blog though which is more personalised which you can see at <a href="http://inmyfifties.blogspot.com/">http://inmyfifties.blogspot.com/</a> .. basically a sometimes humourous look at life after fifty.</p>Chanting Buddhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00247462809097433864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25187492.post-43054123414235135272011-04-22T09:51:00.001+00:002011-04-22T09:53:01.844+00:00stinky breatha couple of new articles on excerptz about <a href="http://excerptz.com/2011/how-to-cure-bad-breath-or-halitosis/">bad breath </a>and the unusual <a href="http://excerptz.com/2011/tonsil-stones-or-tonsilloliths/">tonsil stones </a>... never heard of them ? take a look.Chanting Buddhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00247462809097433864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25187492.post-73456957738056762642011-04-22T08:36:00.002+00:002011-04-22T08:37:03.130+00:00new websitefinally got my own 'what I like' kind of website up and running yesterday which I hope will grow > <a href="http://www.grumples.co.uk/">www.grumples.co.uk</a>Chanting Buddhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00247462809097433864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25187492.post-26019107742852104302011-04-18T07:54:00.002+00:002011-04-18T07:55:26.391+00:00A bit of artJust the one this morning .. busy busy day ahead ... pop along and check it out .. an intro to buying <a href="http://excerptz.com/2011/buying-paintings-and-art-online/">art online</a>Chanting Buddhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00247462809097433864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25187492.post-81855521859503145082011-04-18T07:24:00.002+00:002011-04-18T07:32:13.367+00:00Phew busy busy busyThanfully a friend dragged me out for a walk along the nottingham to beeston canal with a meal at one end and a pint at both :-) Good job too as it was a lovely day and I'd spent the morning in bed writing some articles for <a href="http://excerptz.com/">Extractz</a>.... B it of a change of tactic and topic subjects including a basic guide to <a href="http://excerptz.com/2011/where-should-i-holiday-in-greece/">holidays in Greece</a> , a bit of info and tips for <a href="http://excerptz.com/2011/online-dating-websites-and-personal-safety/">online dating</a> a couple of health related ones kind of in <a href="http://excerptz.com/2011/how-do-i-make-a-will/">how to nmake a will </a>and an article on <a href="http://excerptz.com/2011/bipolar-disorder-and-depression/">bipolar disorder</a> Just to lighten the mood a little, I added a couple of short articles on upcoming fashion trends <a href="http://excerptz.com/2011/jelly-shoes-flip-flops-and-sandals/">Jelly Shoes</a> and <a href="http://excerptz.com/2011/retro-cat-eye-sunglasses/">Cat Eye Sunglasses</a>Chanting Buddhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00247462809097433864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25187492.post-43069441337300464542011-04-15T10:38:00.002+00:002011-04-15T10:40:26.660+00:00More posts on ExcerptzDid you know that yesterday was the 75th anniversary of the opening of <a href="http://excerptz.com/2011/butlins-skegness-happy-75th-birthday/#comment-1563">Butlins in Skegness </a>... Happy Birthday :-) Not really my thing but I guess a lot of people will be holding <a href="http://excerptz.com/2011/royal-wedding-street-parties/">Royal Wedding Street Parties </a>soon .. of dear !!!Chanting Buddhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00247462809097433864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25187492.post-44335117624308607512011-04-13T20:45:00.001+00:002011-04-13T20:47:04.930+00:00GrumplesDecided today to set up my own article website with my favourite topics plus room for me to rant .. after my honory title it's called <a href="http://www.grumples.co.uk/">grumples</a>Chanting Buddhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00247462809097433864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25187492.post-29651067525089714792011-04-13T10:23:00.001+00:002011-04-13T10:24:16.447+00:00first on excerptzAfter writing several hubs on hubpages, with the recent google panda hit, I thought it was worth a try at excerptz and so have written my first article there on the <a href="http://excerptz.com/2011/what-is-av-or-the-alternative-vote/">AV or Alternative vote</a>Chanting Buddhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00247462809097433864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25187492.post-13895153136747845902011-04-10T11:11:00.003+00:002011-04-10T20:55:42.288+00:00Sunday ArticlesDespite the lovely sunny weather, I spent most of the morning in bed and decided to write a couple of articles The first is a response to the ban which comes into force in France today banning facial coverings such as the burqa and niqab <a href="http://hubpages.com/hub/Burqa-and-Niqab-Ban">http://hubpages.com/hub/Burqa-and-Niqab-Ban</a> and then a bit of a personal tribute to Kurt Cobain and how he indirectly influenced my decision to practise <a href="http://hubpages.com/hub/Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo">buddhism</a>. <a href="http://hubpages.com/hub/Kurt-Cobain-Suicide">http://hubpages.com/hub/Kurt-Cobain-Suicide</a> oh and another written later in the day about the history of <a href="http://hubpages.com/hub/Harley-Street-London-W1">Harley Street</a>Chanting Buddhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00247462809097433864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25187492.post-15209592792497709652011-04-09T11:59:00.002+00:002011-04-09T12:03:34.526+00:00on a roll this morningIt's been a scribbling in bed morning this morning and I have written a few articles for hubpages. My rant about celebrityism <a href="http://hubpages.com/hub/why-are-we-so-fascinated-with-celebrities">http://hubpages.com/hub/why-are-we-so-fascinated-with-celebrities</a> What are the chances of Nottinghamshure retaining the County Championship this year <a href="http://hubpages.com/hub/Nottinghamshire-County-Cricket-Club">http://hubpages.com/hub/Nottinghamshire-County-Cricket-Club</a> and finally, I tried to do a little piece about Fukushima .. what it was like and facts about it pre tsunami <a href="http://hubpages.com/hub/Fukushima">http://hubpages.com/hub/Fukushima</a>Chanting Buddhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00247462809097433864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25187492.post-66273267387150567432011-04-07T09:35:00.004+00:002011-04-07T09:43:18.142+00:00A few more articles writtenA little late in posting here and haven't been as busy as before but I have now written a few more articles which you may find interesting.<br /><br /><br /> How about a bit of County Championship Cricket <a href="http://hubpages.com/hub/English-County-Championship-Cricket">http://hubpages.com/hub/English-County-Championship-Cricket</a> <br /><br /><br />or maybe you wish you had the courage and money to have some shiny new teeth <a href="http://hubpages.com/hub/Why-Dental-Implants">http://hubpages.com/hub/Why-Dental-Implants</a> <br /><br /><br />Are you looking forward to the Royal Wedding or are you opposed to it? <a href="http://hubpages.com/hub/Violence-at-Protests">http://hubpages.com/hub/Violence-at-Protests</a> <br /><br /><br />And if you need to change your life, it's back to Buddhism again <a href="http://hubpages.com/hub/Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo">http://hubpages.com/hub/Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo</a>Chanting Buddhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00247462809097433864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25187492.post-20666190069767403372011-03-25T11:13:00.001+00:002011-03-25T11:14:40.359+00:00Pass the Sick BagWant to buy a unique souvenir of the Royal Wedding .. a sick bag or condoms perhaps ?<br /><br /><a href="http://hubpages.com/hub/Royal-Wedding-Souvenirs-and-Memorabilia">http://hubpages.com/hub/Royal-Wedding-Souvenirs-and-Memorabilia</a>Chanting Buddhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00247462809097433864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25187492.post-77877726966287411182011-03-24T09:41:00.001+00:002011-03-24T09:43:18.524+00:00Mish MashGot some left over yoghurt ? Why not try this delicious simple recipe from Palestine<br /><br /><a href="http://hubpages.com/hub/Recipe-Food-from-Palestine-Mish-Salad">http://hubpages.com/hub/Recipe-Food-from-Palestine-Mish-Salad</a>Chanting Buddhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00247462809097433864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25187492.post-41124591703395205532011-03-23T10:20:00.002+00:002011-03-23T10:21:43.429+00:00Fed up with the dailies?Oppose the Murdoch takeover of the press and but the only English Language daily Newspaper in the world<br /><br /><a href="http://hubpages.com/hub/The-Morning-Star-A-UK-Socialist-Newspaper">http://hubpages.com/hub/The-Morning-Star-A-UK-Socialist-Newspaper</a>Chanting Buddhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00247462809097433864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25187492.post-15422701876319862192011-03-20T11:49:00.000+00:002011-03-20T11:50:35.452+00:00Fancy a Brew ?How to make the perfect cup of greek coffee<br /><br /><a href="http://hubpages.com/hub/How-to-make-a-perfect-Greek-Coffee">http://hubpages.com/hub/How-to-make-a-perfect-Greek-Coffee</a>Chanting Buddhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00247462809097433864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25187492.post-47467935649597329952011-03-19T18:45:00.002+00:002011-03-19T18:46:12.911+00:00Another rembetika articleJust written another rembetika article about Yiorgos Batis at <br /><br /><a href="http://hubpages.com/hub/Rembetika-Musicians-Yiorgos-Batis-Baglama">http://hubpages.com/hub/Rembetika-Musicians-Yiorgos-Batis-Baglama</a>Chanting Buddhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00247462809097433864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25187492.post-45826604550532976082011-03-19T12:02:00.001+00:002011-03-19T12:03:49.287+00:00The United Nations No Fly Zone - LibyanI've just written an article about the recent United Nations No Fly Zone over Libya at <br /><br /><a href="http://hubpages.com/hub/Libya-and-the-United-Nations-Intervention-A-Caution-about-the-No-Fly-Zone">http://hubpages.com/hub/Libya-and-the-United-Nations-Intervention-A-Caution-about-the-No-Fly-Zone</a>Chanting Buddhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00247462809097433864noreply@blogger.com0