Advantages: Makes stage rallying possible
Disadvantages: not enough people involved

...I’d just like to say a big personal thank you to all the volunteers around the country that have made single venue rallying not only possible, but very enjoyable. I recently took part in a single venue rally at MIRA as a co driver. Everyone from the MSA scruitineers to the time keepers and marshals were very friendly and helpful. It’s people like these that have made clubman rallying as popular as it is. We cant all afford to compete in national or international events but still get a “buzz” from racing around disused airfields, forestry commission land and of course MIRA. Clubs are screaming out for more people like these, who want to spend the day at a marshals post watching he fun for nothing. If you are interested please contact the MSA (Motor Sports Association) to find your local club. Visit: www.msauk.org... Read review

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Advantages: Very Funny, Mira Sorvino is Excellent
Disadvantages: The whole Greek chorus thing

...I’m in the process of replacing my videos on DVD, so here’s the latest… Mighty Aphrodite is an identity–based comedy from Woody Allen, where a man goes in search of his adopted son’s natural parents, and sets in motion an unexpected chain of events as a consequence. Lenny (Allen) is a sports writer married to Amanda (Helena Bonham-Carter), and they decide to adopt a child. As the child grows, he shows signs of exceptional ability and intelligence, and this leads Lenny to embark on a search to track down his parents. Upon doing so, he is only able to track the mother, who it turns out is a prostitute and adult film star, and the father is a mystery. Linda, the natural mother, is played by Mira Sorvino, who puts in a powerhouse performance, something of a trademark for Allen’s leading ladies. Actually, she won an Oscar for best... Read review

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...First of all, the soundtrack for this movie was amazing, and I was really impressed by how many of the songs so well fit the scenes in which they were played. The choreography for the disco scenes was well done, and showcased Mira Sorvino's dancing talent (I believe that studied dance as a child). Mira Sorvino was excellent as the nice girl Dionna, and John Leguizamo played her philandering husband quite well, well enough to make you hate his character Vinny. Adrien Brody and Jennifer Esposito (Ritchie and Ruby) were quite lovable as the punk couple. Yes, there were quite a few explicit sex scenes, but you have to put the movie in the context of the times. This movie was set in 1977 when lots of anonymous (or even not-so-anonymous) sex was not only ok, but was commonplace. The movie showcases the summer of 1977 through the eyes... Read review

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...If your looking for an action packed movie then you have chosen the right film. Chow Yun-Fat ( John Lee ) stars as an assasin for hire. An assisin that gets a mission even he will not do killing a young boy, his own life is then in danger by the villan in this film a guy called Terrence Wei ( Kenneth Tsang ) who paid for the contract. We are then introduced to the beautiful Mira Sorvino ( Meg Koburn who helps lee get to china and protect his family from the baddies. Ther film is well directed and the storyline clear, lots of shooting and action scenes. The acting is competent and the film is enjotable if not amazing.... Read review

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Advantages: unique, emotive, fresh.
Disadvantages: n/a.

...I listened to the Peel session when it was broadcast, and i was impressed. I bought this on 12", and now i'm very impressed. Mira Calix used to work for warp records as a publicist, but started releasing her own records on the acclaimed label in 1996.. Speaking of warp records for a moment, they are easily one of the most important electronica record labels in existence. Everything they release is high quality, innovative and unique. How many labels can you say that about? Artists on their roster include Aphex Twin (moved to his own rephlex label in recent years), Autechre, and Squarepusher. So Mira Calix.. Well, it sounds weird. Think aphex twin's cut-to-f**k beats mixed with Autechre's clicky digital sound and you're getting close. But you're still way off. It's hard to describe without hearing it for yourself.. Melodic and emotive... Read review

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Advantages: price, size
Disadvantages: depreciation, no credibility

...The tiny and tinny Nippa managed to remain unknown to most British motorists despite outselling the much acclaimed Alfa Romeo 166 in 1998. The Nippas body shell is a re-incarnation of the old Daihatsu Mira - and this is no bad thing considering that Daihatsu are masters of the city car in Japan. The Nippa has a basic specifacation though stereos, sunroofs and central locking can be addded by the dealer. This car shows its age withn a haphazard arrangement for interior switchgear - for example the heater controls are nearer the passenger than the driver. In essence this car is the cheapest new car in the UK and as a city runabout it works fine, don't expect to recoup much of your purchase price when reselling or to have much driving excitement or street cred. However if you really must yhave a new car this is the cheapest way.... Read review

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Advantages: Easy to pick up
Disadvantages: Easy to complete

...Absolutely wicked, I was getting board of the same old stuff from skateboarding games. I decided to pick a copy of Dave Mira Up, fantastic. Pull the most sickest tricks and combos whilst flying through mid air. the controls and basic tricks easy to pick up and start playing with. The harder tricks and longer combos, take time to master but time well spent as once you've mastered the tricks you'll beat the game, and hammer your mates into submission. All in all a brilliant game, as must for any Skate boarding game fans, as this will come as a welcome break and a slightly different perspective, from your usual run of the mill games.... Read review

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Advantages: just a great movie
Disadvantages: language

...Monsoon wedding is a movie in Hindi with English subtitles from acclaimed director Mira Nair. Her 1988 movie Salaam Bombay is probably the movie she is most noted for which received critical acclaim across the board and seemed to mark great things to come but since then things have gone a little quiet. That is not to say that Mira herself hasn't been doing much, but rather that her other movies haven't been anywhere near as good as the latter, her romantic adaptation of the Kama Sutra springing to mind as being one of her most shall we say...’misjudged’. With Monsoon Wedding though Mira Nair looks again to be a name which will be on the lips of the more open minded movie lover. I say open-minded because this is no piece of hyper-stylised formulaic Hollywood pap, but instead a movie out of Bollywood based in India focusing... Read review

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Advantages: Cheap. Easy to Install. Replacement parts readily available.
Disadvantages: Its not a power shower. Cannot be used with a combi boiler

...When we bought our new house about a year ago, we discovered to our dismay that the shower that was fitted had an aversion to hot water. As it was a cheap generic brand that was fitted all across the estate when it was built, we found that we couldn't find a replacement thermostat to repair it. However, now many months later we have gotten around to purchasing a new one, and the model we have gone for is the Mira Gem 88. Mira are one of the best-known suppliers of showers both here in the UK and abroad, and so any problems could be easily fixed, as replacement parts are plentiful. The Gem 88 is a simple mixer shower, as we didn't want the extra expense of having electricity supplied to either a power shower of electric one. We purchased it from B&Q for £220, although I am sure you can get one in most hardware stores. As we know nothing... Read review

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Advantages: The soundtrack
Disadvantages: Not the strongest storyline ever

...The first thing to say about this film, is how good the soundtarck is. Rarely do you leave the cinema talking about the sound track, especially when the film itself is so good, but you cant elp it here, the soundtrack is superb! If you buy the film you will find it har to resist buying the soundtrack. Chow Yun-Fat is superb, as always. One wonders why he appears so infrequently in Hollywoods finest. Mira Sovino looks fabulous. She acts superbly as well of course. The story line is good, not amazing, but good. It rattles along at a contented pace, and keeps you excited throughout. This is definately worth a look, if you fancy an action flick, but just remember, I warned you abuot the soundtrack, prepare to want it.... Read review

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