Does Astrology work?

No

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 thingĀ  in your mind. What would a real journalist have done with an opportunity to serve with the troops?

The word knob was invented [...]

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. [...]

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)

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.

Top Tips for visitors to SE Asia (part 1)

I was going to do a write up of our travels so far but it was long and dull so instead I bring you this list of top tips based on our own experiences. I love this place so I apologise if parts sound negative…just trying to give you the full flavour, lah.

Just because it’s [...]

Predictions for 2008

Today we fly off to Kuala Lumpur via Amsterdam missing the whole Christmas/New Year fiasco in exchange for sunshine and heat. I intend to keep posting during this time but for the moment it occurred to me to don my Mystical Hat of Prediction and reveal to you some prophecies for 2008.
In 2008:

There will [...]

More success

I am writing one liners for a Channel 4 competition at the moment. Comp closes on Monday but in the interim C4 have published my submission which is a good sign.
P.S. Due to very sad circumstances I have one led zeppelin ticket available for Mon 10th december. Comment if you are interested.