Author Archives: adrian
iTunes 8
Although I see more and more things to dislike about iTunes with each major update, I’m usually thankful to Apple that these “features” can be hidden or disabled. I just want a program that stores and catalogues my music and … Continue reading
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Do widzenia Polska…
Back from a week’s holiday in Poland, specifically a week in Kraków, apart from an initial couple of days in the mountain town of Zakopane (also in the Małopolska region, but down near the Slovakian border). A whole new country … Continue reading
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Dem… o… crat
I’ve been trying to avoid the endless US election coverage this year. I know a presidential election in the most powerful country in the world *is* important, but wait a minute… the past few months of coverage haven’t even been … Continue reading
A foretaste of 2012?
I’m already quite excited about the 2012 Olympics. I mean… the OLYMPICS! IN THE CITY WHERE I LIVE! Apart from the inevitable public transport cock-ups and ridiculous prices, how can that be anything but EXCITING? And if the GB medal … Continue reading
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Olympic heartbreak of the day
In this first (and probably last) instalment of an exciting and emotionally draining new series, I bring you the sad story of Russian weightlifter Svetlana Tsarukaeva. Lifting in the Women’s 63kg Snatch category (stop giggling at the back!) she hoisted … Continue reading
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100 easy words
This is fun. How many of the 100 most common words in the English language can you think of in 5 minutes? Take the test! I got 57, but failed on loads of what I thought would be absolute certainties.
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Volvic with fish? Are you MAD?
Thanks to Marina Hyde in the Guardian, I think I’ve found the most ludicrously pretentious book in the world. Act fast, and grab your copy of the not-to-be-missed bestseller for the summer… Fine Waters: A Connoisseur’s Guide to the World’s … Continue reading
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Garden wildlife
This little chap was hopping around the edge of our lawn the other day. I picked him up to say hello, and he was kind enough to pose for a couple of pictures… That picture’s a bit misleading in terms … Continue reading
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Of course we mustn’t mock the uneducated, but…
I was in Asda a few minutes ago, doing my usual frustrated shuffle behind slow-moving gawpers. Immediately in front of me, a couple are obviously looking for something specific. She heads for the International Foods aisle, but her shaven-headed, tattooed … Continue reading
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lolronaldo
Poor little Cinderonnie. Wicked Uncle Alex is stopping him from going to the ball Real Madrid. Still, all is not lost… it turns out that his fairy godfather has arrived in the shape of… Sepp Blatter! Yes! FIFA’s own surreal … Continue reading