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Better known than any banker, more votes than any local politician, Susan Boyle has become a symbol of hope and inspiration for all. The 40-something singleton from Scotland wowed the world with her performance on the TV show Britain's Got Talent, the video of which has been viewed more than 40 million times on various video tubes within a mere two weeks. And as if that is not all, the Daily Record newspaper discovered a copy of a song Susan recorded for a charity CD in 1999 - of which only 1000 copies were made - featured in this video. Simply awesome. Simply Susan. Update April, 28: Susan Boyle videos has now brought in more than 100 million times smiles.

Remarkable achievement by Joe Kittinger, skydiving from the edge of space.

Yes, everybody would like to have their own reindeer but it simply is not possible. Reindeer need more attention than dogs or cats; they talk more, play more and are quite a handful. They also eat more! But you can still get about in style with your very own Christmas bicycle.

Santa Claus is Coming to Town You better watch out You better not cry Better not pout I'm telling you why Santa Claus is coming to town He's making a list And checking it twice Gonna find out who's naughty and nice Santa Claus is coming to town He sees you when you're sleeping He knows when you're awake He knows if you've been bad or good So be good for goodness sake! O! You better watch out! You better not cry Better not pout I'm telling you why Santa Claus is coming to town! Bruce Springsteen does it best

Song based on true story - written and performed by new sensation Amy LaVere

Clever satire on the modern economy by brilliant impressionist Rory Bremner, featuring the two Johns

Soon either John McCain or Barack Obama is going to be overcome by a tremendous sense of failure. For although only death is feared more than failure, the latter is heartbreaking but need not be lethal. Indeed, as JK Rowling sums it up: "It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all - in which case, you fail by default." JK Rowling Speaks at Harvard Commencement from Harvard Magazine The transcript of this exceptional speech by JK Rowling can be found at Harvard Magazine. Read it, take heed. Respect those who try to do their best. Never give up.

It's the time of magic and twinkling stars and cookies and gifts and the wonderful sounds of tills ringing, coins clinking and credit cards crunching - albeit a bit less than last year - and you want to tell me you really don't know what it's all about?! It's 16 days to Xmas, silly; the biggest birthday bash known to the universe. Come along then, give us a smile - get into the spirit! Creature comforts - Merry Christmas

This hilariously twisted animation parodies children's shows by teaching kids about the harsh realities of the world. Produced by the famous JibJab Spiridellis brothers.

Hilarious Campaign 08 video produced by the brilliant Spiridellis brothers of JibJab fame.

Peter O'Toole in advert for Sunday Times - great copy!

Very nice, very smart nuvifone by Garmin - ultra mobile communications.

A brief history of Poland

Spiders on drugs. The story of the wood spider... as you've never seen it before.

Color pencil parents and kiddie colors the map - a cartoon

Christmas cartoon with Christmas songs - Christmas comes but once a Year : classic cartoon

Build a word cartoon - kids learn to build the word TRUCK

The brave and kind blue bull and the kid