Monthly Archives: August 2006

Odd week

Sad to report that flotskydad has been in hospital this week. Nothing too serious thankfully, but obviously a big worry. Happily he is due out tomorrow, and even more happily, we will be there to see him. Really looking forwards … Continue reading

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Comment is free: Keeping mum on the net

Article discussing the right to free speech on the internet, in context of current situation involving Gina Ford and mumsnet forums.read more | digg story I’ve been following this story closely for a few days, there are several issues here involving freedom … Continue reading

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Guard dog mauls Elvis’s teddy in rampage

More here. I just don’t think you will get a funnier story all year. The headline is a killer for me, but then when you read some of the details of the story… I won’t spoil it, it is wonderful.

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Liquid Liquid – Cavern

Had never seen or heard this until about 5 minutes ago. This is what Grandmaster Flash sampled for White Lines. Apparently the subsequent court case put Sugarhill Records out of business. Just a great track, you can hear why it … Continue reading

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New Sony Bravia Ad

Looks like this has been filmed in Scotland. I reckon this could look great in slow motion, which I would be shocked if it wasn’t filmed in that manner.

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Happy 25th Birthday MTV (well for yesterday)

So MTV is now 25. Ouch. They celebrated last night by repeating the first ever hour of MTV. It was amusing in parts, the constant reminders that they had changed TV forever during their first hour. What was stunning was … Continue reading

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