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Sinking

August 4, 2007 | 1 Comment

This holidaymaker found herself stranded in her deckchair as the tide came in and started lapping at her feet. The woman, estimated by some onlookers to weigh as much as 20 stone, had been unable to get out of the chair after its legs became firmly wedged in the shingle. the daily mail
And I was […]

Aug

4

One Word…Hack

August 4, 2007 | Leave a Comment

robo warrior
I am a huge fan of robotic war; but this is going to be the jihadi geek’s target for the next few years.

Aug

3

Good…

August 3, 2007 | 1 Comment

A man who set himself on fire after allegedly crashing an explosive-laden Jeep into Glasgow Airport died in a hospital on Thursday, Strathclyde Police said Thursday. cbc
Good bye, enjoy the raisins.

Aug

2

The Hero in Everyman

August 2, 2007 | Leave a Comment

I’m listening to a story on the news about a man who survived the fall – then ran to help the kids on the bus. I’d guess the fellow never considered what he might do in such a situation. Never thought about it much. Who would? But then you find yourself on a bridge that’s […]

Aug

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A modest, and rather brilliant, proposal

August 1, 2007 | 1 Comment

This is why I propose a radical change in reception table centrepieces. If we’re going to insist on giving these things away, can we at least make sure that they’re practical gifts that actual human beings would want to utilise inside their own homes? Like an Xbox 360. I know, an Xbox […]

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