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Ross Kemp - gritty!

Ross Kemp is not a soldier.
Ross Kemp is not a journalist.
If you bother to watch his entertainment show on TV tonight I just want you to have one thing  in your mind. What would a real journalist have done with an opportunity to serve with the troops?

The word knob was invented for Ross Kemp. He [...]

5 computer games that weren’t worth the effort (or money)

I have been buying computer games for a looong time. Since I owned my trusty ZX81 back in ‘the day’ I have bought some real, real bad games. What surprises me that nearly 25 years later, Big companies are still churning out absolute dross and charging money for it. Do they not have Quality Assurance [...]

Portillo saves the world

Last night I watched an interesting documentary by former MP Michael Portillo on the death penalty. Mr Portillo has voted twice on the death penalty, once for and once against and ten years later decided (belatedly) to find out some information on what he was actually voting on.
He investigated the current methods for killing [...]

SOCPA in Action

Regular readers will know I am not a fan of the provision in SOCPA which bans the freedom to protest outside parliament. In this video we see the winner of Channel 4’s pMost Inspiring Political Figure 2007 (Brian Haw) being assaulted and arrested for little more than criticising the status quo. (Warning some NSFW language)
My [...]

More Bali pics

There is nothing more boring than other peoples holiday snaps. So here is some Class A boredom for you. Music is courtesy of Foo Fighters (Bali)

Tips for SE Asia Travellers part 2

You want what?
Again we are at a restaurant and having the set menu which includes a dessert of Apple Pie. We finished our main course and were eagerly awaiting our puddin’ yet none was forthcoming. We cornered the waiter like a pack of starving,sunburnt, hyenas.
‘Is our Apple Pie coming?’
‘Appell peeeh?’ he said like a [...]

Holiday snaps

Will put together a proper video soon but for those who are interested, here is a montage of pics from our trip so far.

Shoppers guide to S.E. Asia

The WoH has taken time out of her busy shopping schedule to present you with this selection of her favourite boutiques.