rants and raves

Lounge Lizard From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (8 hours old)

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The first acorn of common sense From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (10 hours old)

UK councils please take note. FRANKFORT, Ky. A spokeswoman for Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear says he's calling the tree on the Capitol's front lawn a "Christmas" tree this holiday season. A… more

Movie Review - The Tomorrow Man (2001) From I_Am_Xenon ^Pro in Xenon's World (21 hours old)

Los Angeles, 2000: A career criminal named Mac, aided by a few cohorts, executes a smash-and-grab crime, stealing a high-tech gadget that allows time travel. Mac and his cadre use it to go back in tim… more

Groan of the night From prydwen in Grin and bear it (22 hours old)

A man died today after becoming trapped under a large wicker basket containing a smoked ham, a jar of pickled onions, some cheddar, water biscuits and a bottle of champagne. Police said that their … more

Who needs therepy? From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (22 hours old)

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Louis Walsh From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (23 hours old)

When will this man get a reality check, smell the coffee and realise that he is either tone death, or the biggest bullshitter in the world.... Louis the louse should bow out of this competition at … more

Please Please Please From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (23 hours old)

Will someone out there please put John and Edward out of their misery (and mine)....… more

Guess the odd one out: From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (1 day old)

Lord Stevenson, former chairman, HBOS Bank Andy Hornby, former CEO, HBOS Bank Sir Fred Goodwin, former CEO, RBS Bank Sir Tom McKillup, former chairman, RBS Bank John McFall MP, chairman, Treasury … more

The problem with e-bay From prydwen in Grin and bear it (1 day old)

It’s really difficult to find what you want on eBay. I was searching for cigarette lighters and it found over 15,000 matches.… more

What Language Should You Learn? From I_Am_Xenon ^Pro in Xenon's Neighbourhood (1 day old)

You Should Learn Japanese You're cutting edge, and you are ready to delve into wacky Japanese culture. From Engrish to eating contests, you're born to be a crazy gaijin. Saiko! What Languag… more

Football Pools From lee954 in Minimalist poet, minimalist lifestyle (1 day old)

I bought a newspaper this morning, mainly for the weekly TV guide. I'm going hiking on the moors again tomorrow and so won't be able to get the Sunday Times as I usually do. With today being a Satu… more

Saturday Meme From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (1 day old)

1. With Friday the 13th on the horizon, do you have any superstitions? I will not walk under ladders and hate seeing a single magpie. 2. Have you any phobias? Still have a fear of heights. 3. … more

Fanning the H1N1 Flames From I_Am_Xenon ^Pro in Xenon's World (1 day old)

As H1N1 Flu vaccination clinics re-open in Alberta (but only for children under 5 and pregnant women), a bit of controversy has flamed up in Calgary. It seems that a health official there arranged it … more

Quote of the night From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (1 day old)

If you got to swim in shit, keep your chin up.… more

Ignorance, always ignorance. From barneyrulz in Angst? Me? Never. (2 days old)

A bit of a funny day, all things considered. Lately each say at college is so full of ups and downs, it’s so tiring and a lot of emotions to fit into six hours. A couple of boys in my Sociology le… more

Instant Viagra From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (2 days old)

'Viagra' is now available in powder form for your tea. It doesn't enhance your sexual performance but it does stop your biscuit going soft.. … more

V From I_Am_Xenon ^Pro in Xenon's World (2 days old)

Earlier this week, a new science fiction television series preimered: V. This is a remake of a series from the early 1980's, in which aliens invaded Earth. The Visitors, as they were called, cl… more

*Smiley face* From barneyrulz in Angst? Me? Never. (3 days old)

I LOVE fireworks night. Track: Eet - Regina Spektor NaNoWriMo wordcount: 9398 words… more

One more From I_Am_Xenon ^Pro in Xenon's World (3 days old)

Another video on the Canadian Broadcaster Cash Grab, as I am desperate for filler for today's post. ;) … more

My Obsession With Language From lee954 in Minimalist poet, minimalist lifestyle (4 days old)

I've just spent the last hour or so pursuing this obsession. Here are the search terms I typed into Google. possible proto-Germanic contact with the Phoenician language posited 'Atlantic' language… more

My Suggestion From lee954 in Minimalist poet, minimalist lifestyle (4 days old)

I arrived at the top of the stairs at the central library a few minutes ago and noticed that the public toilets are closed and there's a sign explaining why - drug addicts have been using the faciliti… more

One Flu over the Cuckoo's Nest From I_Am_Xenon ^Pro in Xenon's World (4 days old)

The clinics for the free H1N1 Flu vaccinations here in Edmonton, and elsewhere across Alberta, have been shut down. Temporarily, anyway. The reason: they have no more flu shots available. They ran … more

Banana Cats From I_Am_Xenon ^Pro in Xenon's World (5 days old)

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Online Chattering From lee954 in Minimalist poet, minimalist lifestyle (6 days old)

Subjects my friends and myself have been talking about on Facebook: Nasal haemorrhoids - do they exist? The view from the summit of Phoenix Park, Thurnscoe Getting confused between Leicestershire… more

Make A Little Birdhouse In Your Soul From barneyrulz in Angst? Me? Never. (6 days old)

Ugh. Last night was awful. John was up all night. I got less than two hours worth of sleep in the end. I’m not totally sure how I made it through college today, lol. Basically I couldn’t really sle… more

Let's Do The Time Warp Again! From I_Am_Xenon ^Pro in Xenon's World (6 days old)

It's astounding... The Rocky Horror Picture Show was released in 1975. Based upon the stage play The Rocky Horror Show, the movie was originally a box-office dud. But within a few years, the fi… more

Map reading, a dying art From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (7 days old)

Anybody out there think that Sat Navs are the worst techology ever? Having to listen to inane interjections from some plumy voice, that seems to sound smug when you miss the turning, must add to in… more

Whatever happened to Ladybird Books? From prydwen in Good Old Days (7 days old)

"The highlight of my childhood? It's the Ladybird Book of Motorcars from 1963, and as you would imagine it's full of rubbish really. Just endless boring grey shapes, until you get to page 40, where yo… more

Clarkson on Detroit From prydwen in Grin and bear it (7 days old)

"God may have created the world in six days, but while He was resting on the seventh, Beelzebub popped up and did this place." … more

Halloween Scary Music Video From I_Am_Xenon ^Pro in Xenon's World (7 days old)

A scary music video for Halloween: You'll be pumping Ovaltine! :D … more