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Prank
Given the amount of preparation required, it’s probably a bit late to think about doing this as an April Fool prank, but it’s pretty damn impressive… Bathroom Mirror Prank
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Knowing when to just STFU
And while we’re on that subject, did someone forget to tell Mascherano? Great player, but just learn to keep your trap shut, Javier. Hurrah for a more robust approach from Premiership referees and here’s to more consistent support from the … Continue reading
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Capello is watching you
Oh dear, another gem from everyone’s favourite manager in the Cloud Cuckooland Premier Division… Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says the lack of respect shown to referees is “ridiculous.” Ferguson also insists he will never allow his players to … Continue reading
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Smoking now officially worse thing ever
Call to restrict smoking scenes A Liverpool-based anti-smoking group is campaigning for all films featuring people smoking to be given 18 certificates. Now, I’m happy about the smoking ban in cinemas, pubs and restaurants (for my own comfort; I’m still … Continue reading
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I know the Chancellor’s dull, but…
Is Ed Stourton feeling the pinch after yesterday’s budget? From an “in the next hour” preview on this morning’s Today programme… and we’ll ask if it’s time to revive the children’s adventure story… and the chancellor, Alistair Darling Nah, I’d … Continue reading
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“Hello darling, I’m on the front page”
Although I dislike Jeremy Clarkson and the whole BLOKES TALKING ABOUT BLOKEY THINGS AND CALLING A SPADE A SPADE IN A LOUD SMUG VOICE subculture he seems to have inspired, this makes me feel uneasy… Police probe Clarkson phone photo … Continue reading
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Google Analytics is ruining my internets!
In recent weeks, I’ve noticed that some fairly big-name websites are loading a lot more slowly than they used to. Looking at the status bar on my browser, the line “waiting for ssl.google-analytics.com” seems almost always to be the problem. … Continue reading
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The secret of audiophile sound… in your wardrobe
I’m sure every industry has its share of snake-oil and bad science; the music/audio industry is certainly no exception. This made me giggle… Audiophiles can’t tell the difference between Monster Cable and coat hangers (engadget.com) It doesn’t surprise me, to … Continue reading
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Je voodray un plate de free food, monsewer
I can’t find much to criticise in the basic principles behind James Boyle’s decision to walk to India, relying purely upon the kindness of strangers for the basic necessities of life. I mean, it’s all a bit “fundamentalist” for my … Continue reading
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King of Comedy
As Arsenal take on the ageing glitterati of AC Milan tonight, one player will unfortunately be missing from the Rossoneri line-up. Yes, Football’s Daftest Goalkeeper, Mr Nélson de Jesus Silva, otherwise known as Dida, will not be there. Dida, you … Continue reading
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