EBD here, back in the saddle again. In tonight’s Tips music Gene Autry protégé Jimmy Wakely, one of filmdom’s last singing cowboys, joins Foy Willing’s Riders of the Purple Sage in a performance of Happy Day. Giddy up!
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Five years after Canada became a country, on July 9, 1872, the doughnut cutter was patented by John Blondel of Thomaston, Maine. In celebration of the delightful dessert, here’s a special “Doughnut Burger” from the Calgary Stampede. If you’re still hungry after seeing that, here’s a little something from the Simpsons on the topic. On a more serious note, here’s an instructional video on making doughnuts.
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As we waited at ringside for the terrier group to go in, I glanced over at the Welsh terrier and his handler kneeling a scant 2 feet away.
We all knew the Welsh well, watched him grow from the puppy classes to become a top winner. Over the year, the black and tan dog had filled out, the coat had filled in, and he was now every inch a top show dog, perfectly trained, every hair in place.
His handler was aware that I’d seen “Joey” at his earliest – and most unattractive – stage. And we both knew that we both knew what was under the carefully coiffed coat.
As our competitive relationship at the time was (to put it kindly) combative – I was pleasantly surprised when he invited my opinion.
“He’s come a long way, eh?”
“Much better than he looked as a puppy.”
“Yeah, he’s really come around.”
“Much better.”
“Thanks.”
I gave the compliment a few seconds to sink in.
Like you do with meat tenderizer.
“In fact, Doug, I’d say that Welsh of yours deserves his own theme song.”
“Oh, what now?“
“Three Dressed Up As A Nine“.
Have a great weekend, everyone – your tips in the comments.

Based on a suggestion from Kate, here’s an overenthusiastic parent who could be a stunt double for John Cleese.
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Fourteen years ago, on July 6, 1997 the Mars rover ‘Sojourner‘ rolled onto the surface of the Red Planet for the first time. Here’s a computer simulation of everything that lead up to this. In the background you’ll hear Mars, the Bringer of War, written by Gustav Holst.
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57 years ago, on July 5, 1954, Elvis Presley recorded That’s All Right. This was the first single of his ever released and started a musical revolution of sorts. Here he is performing the same song in 1970.
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Please climb aboard and buckle up. We’re going to take a plane ride to Hawaii. And while there you can take in a show … or two.
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In honour of the big birthday bash occurring next door tomorrow, here’s a wonderful rendition of The Battle Hymn Of The Republic performed by the Three Irish Tenors. Those with a bit more time on their hands can watch, in its entirety, Stagecoach, a 1939 classic Western. Incidentally, more similar full-length films can be found here.
Your western or eastern Reader Tips are most welcome, as always, in the comments.

Well, after 48 hours of great fun & frivolity, my 3 German guests have commenced their spectacular journey down the beautiful West Coast of America. In their honour, I would like to turn back the clock to 1984 and present to you the classic pop hit from Nena (aka Gabriele Susanne Kerner) entitled 99 Luftballons [sic]. A remake of sorts was done in 2009, on the 25th Anniversary of the song.
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Here’s hoping every one of you enjoyed a wonderful day with friends & family aplenty. In honour of our nation’s 144th Birthday, here’s a wonderful rendition of our national anthem. For something a bit less conventional, there’s this.
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As we get closer to Canada’s 144th Birthday, it’s most apropos to feel a bit more patriotic about our great nation. With that in mind, some fitting music can be heard here and here and here.
Update: Assorted SDA regulars have provided assorted superb links of their own: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6. A BIG Thanks to ALL!!!
Your wide array of interesting Reader Tips are welcome, as always, in the comments.

In the humble opinion of yours truly, the funniest comedy series ever to appear on television was Fawlty Towers. Even though I’ve seen each of the twelve episodes at least two dozen times, I still can’t stop laughing whenever I see the show again. Brilliant writing and a brilliant cast!
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As we get closer to our nation’s 144th Birthday, perhaps we all need to take a few moments to reflect upon how blessed we are to be living in the nation we do. One of our southern neighbours, Lee Greenwood, rewrote a famous song of his for Canadians from Coast to Coast to Coast. This week, and every week of the year, may God Bless Canada.
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As a more pleasant visual offering than in yesterday’s Reader Tips, here’s a great video from Dan Bălan, a Moldovan-Romanian musician. h/t Oz
Wishing each & every one of of you a great start to the last week in June and the mid-point of 2011. Your Reader Tips are welcome, as always, in the comments.

The costumes of the “Voca People” remind me of a bad sci-fi movie but their voices are clearly something out of this world!
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Anthony Dominick Benedetto was born in New York City on August 3, 1926. He fought in the latter stages of WW2 and then seriously pursued a singing career afterwards. In 1949 he was invited by Bob Hope to join him while performing out on the road. Hope suggested that Benedetto simplify his name to Tony Bennett. Soon after a star was born! Here’s an interesting mix of his classic tunes.
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Something I only learned of recently is that a potpourri of full-length movies are available for free on YouTube. If you come across any you particularly like, please do let the rest of us know in this or a future Reader Tips. For those in the mood for something more musical in nature, here are a few clips of Mes Aïeux, a terrific group from Québec. The video was shot while they were performing live in Vancouver during the 2010 Olympics.
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Fans of photography will find this short documentary very interesting. Scott Schumann is a photographer & blogger from New York City. His blog, The Sartorialist, focuses on how people present themselves out in public. As an avid photographer myself, I wish I had the nerve to go up to people like he does but usually am not so forward.
If you’re seen any spectacular photos of late, or otherwise just have some colourful thoughts, feel free to share them in the comments!

Stop motion video is an art form that might be considered a cousin to time-lapse video. Here’s one example and here’s another. If you’re in the mood for a whole lot more than take a look here.
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The art of juggling is one I’ve long admired, perhaps because I can’t come close to doing it! Here’s a demonstration of some amazing juggling acumen.
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