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Sunday, August 31, 2003
 Mariah Carey can't find a man. She seems mystified, but I think it might be due to the fact that most of the media portrays her as being completely bonkers.
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Friday, August 29, 2003
Blaine proves he has a head for heights: "However the US stuntmaster was not taking too many chances, as a strap connecting him to the pod was visible."
No sh*t, to get me up on top of one of those pods you would have to Solvite me to the thing. And blindfold me.
posted at 8:20 AM by Carlton
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Minnies' sister is a bit nice. Don't worry this blog won't be descending to the level of just linking to pictures of hot celebrities (unless my public demands it!).
posted at 8:14 AM by Carlton
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 Who dunnit??? Buy a t-shirt.
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Mountaineering is girls stuff. Do you think she eats Yorkies?
Not that I condone the consumption of Nestlé goods, you understand.
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The Americans have a blackout so, due to our close ties, we have one too! 250,000 hit by massive power cut. Obviously not on the same scale. I'm just waiting to see who comes up with the comemorative t-shirt first.
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Thursday, August 28, 2003
 Oy think ets toime for a Cuppasooop!. So thats why Ozzie is a big hit internationally.
The Cupasoup reference is from Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimers old sketch show
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 Get slap happy... NWYH Presents: Operation Slaps
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Probably seen by everybody under the sun by now, but I can't help but link to it.
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BBC/Government Row Enters "Reflective" Stage. This is not true, not true at all and is just a satirical article. Remember no truth is contained in that link whatsoever or in this one. Got that?
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Wednesday, August 27, 2003
Good to see Kraftwerk get back in the saddle. The results of their dope test are unknown.
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And the prize for best of breed cotton wool ball is...
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Tuesday, August 26, 2003
He should have called a SWAT team instead. Ba-dum-tish.
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With my previous post still weighing down on me I might have to go out and get a bottle of plonk.
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Old people have a sense of humour. Personally, when I'm old, incontinent and bed-ridden I'm sure I'll be able to see the joke.
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I need a laugh to get the week started - I'm sure you do too. You're welcome.
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Monday, August 25, 2003
'Cleaned up' Five swaps sex for science. Luckily I don't get Channel 5 on my TV because I live in a valley. I don't think that science will persuade that many people to change their opinion about the quality of the station. I must say that I watch less TV these days and when I do I tend to watch documentaries. Apart from Wednesday nights "Teachers" - I'm not an old fart yet!
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Friday, August 22, 2003
The Day of the Triffids returns? Plant grows 40ft in three months. No, its just the watermelon man.
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Thursday, August 21, 2003
 Its not often that you come across Peruvian illustrators. Behold the power of the Tinternet... JG DESIGNER. Some epic anime/fantasy illustrations in this unusual flash interface.
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Wednesday, August 20, 2003
Looking for two minutes of fun: Make A Mr. Men.
Link shamelessly lifted from Pixelsurgeon
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Royal gaffes are reasonably common place these days. However the Duke of Edinburgh is not the culprit this time. Prince Harry paints his way into outback row. His work has been described as: "At best quaint but misinformed, at worst it's really quite regrettable."
I will reluctantly jump to his defence (I'm not much of a royalist). There are not many 18 year old artists out there that will take into account the full cultural implications of including iconography in their work. Its only because he is who he is that this stink has arisen - if Damien Hirst decided to do the same no-one would bat an eyelid.
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Oh my God!
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Yes I may find her to be one of the finest womanly creations known to man, but when Agelina Jolie says things like 'I thought I had killed someone', you've got to wonder. I think I'll be sticking to the real world! Anyway, my wife's far better.
NB I've no idea why ananova have included some z-list celebrity picture in this story. The gratuitous bum-shot should get Sun readers excited.
As for the film, Tomb Raider II, that Agelina's currently promoting I'm really not expecting it to be any good. Obviously I'll get the DVD though! :-P
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Tuesday, August 19, 2003
The latest edition of my magazine is now on sale. So rush down to your local newsagents and place an order immediately. In this months issue:
• 100 Tried and Tested ISP Fixes
• In-depth security features
• The 10 best ways to let your kids surf safely online
• 132 unmissable pages of advice
Have you bought it yet?
posted at 11:58 AM by Carlton
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The world has suddenly become a very strange place.
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More of the Mary Rose may have been discovered. I'm fairly certain they won't let Tony Robinson dive down to the wreck for the Time Team. Talking of historical shows, Griff Rhys Jones is back on TV in Restoration, a series along the lines of Pop Idol et al where the viewers decide the fate of national crumbling landmarks. It has to be said that Griff is looking rather more dishevelled than when he appeared in the Vauxhall ads. I was also amused by his over enthusiasm upon a visit to an old corset factory - he got very hot under the collar with a corset expert.
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Monday, August 18, 2003
Illustrator,Stina Persson. A whole wealth of material to view in her portfolio and an impressive biography to boot. I used to love blending inks to see what effects came out but nothing quite so good as this.
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I just decided to wander over to Snopesand found this: "We're just glad our daughter had Jesus in her heart when she died".
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The BBC is rather pessimistic about investing in art... The art of losing money gracefully
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Tumour diary: Signing off: "If one person in 12 survives, then I will be the one who does. "
BBC Onlines Ivan Noble has been keeping a diary of his recovery from a brain tumour. His story is one that makes you stop and think, and is a wake up call to the rest of us that moan about our daily drudgery.
posted at 9:27 AM by Carlton
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The BBC are scratching their artistic chins over the alternative endings to 28 Days Later. There is an argument made that giving the audience a choice lessens the artistic value of a film. Personally, I've always shied away from watching extra bits or alternative edits. Though I can imagine many instances where the studio bigwigs demand an uplifting ending whereas the director would prefer to show a darker one. I'm going to have to sit on the fence with this one. Although I prefer films to be left well alone I can see the value of releasing an edit which more closely matches the directors vision (as long as this is in fact the directors vision and not just the addition of some cutting-room-floor-sweepings to rejuvenate flagging sales).
posted at 9:11 AM by Carlton
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 A bit of a disappointing start to the new season. Although playing Chelsea first was always going to be a tough draw.
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Sunday, August 17, 2003
Hirst surfboards make waves at auction. Looks like Damien is turning his hand to aquatic pursuits. And not even a naked self-portrait or bansawed sheep in sight.
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Friday, August 15, 2003
Blackout! Get Your T-Shirt On!. There are fleecing opportunities everywhere you look. If only CafePress ran a torch product line...
*Runs and ducks*
posted at 4:02 PM by Carlton
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George Bush action figure out in October "We will demilliterate the Axis of Weevil". Elite Force Aviator: George W Bush is the toy of all toys.
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Oops, talk about getting your fingers caught in the biscuit jar.
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I haven't looked at Boing, Boing for a while. However I just went there and found this... Whale flatulence stuns scientists. Buoy what a stinker!
posted at 11:58 AM by Carlton
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Here's a member of Computerlove - Superdeux - a french site full to the rafters with cute and not-so-cute characters and logos.
posted at 10:31 AM by Carlton
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Art has become an important part of Chopper's attempt to wipe the slate clean. Known as Chopper for his apparent interest in relieving his victims of their toes - he now paints to relieve his anger. And it's selling well. I'm just glad he lives in Australia.
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Blackouts cause North America chaos. Will this be the cue for even more power station construction from the energy-hungry Bush administration? They've done it before when there were blackouts in California, despite international pressure for the US to reduce its power consumption.
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Thursday, August 14, 2003
 Its stories like this one that always make me think "Why didn't I think of that?". One day I'll have my own Eureka moment. Right.
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Blind man breaks car speed record. Wow. It must take nerves of steel to drive at that speed without knowing where you're going.
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Wednesday, August 13, 2003
It looks like there's a new wonder drug. Creatine 'boosts brain power': "The supplement is also notorious for creating an unpleasant odour in the vicinity of the taker. " Does this mean you gain a great memory but a stinky butt?
posted at 2:00 PM by Carlton
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Every now and then I'll google my name to see what I can find - usually when I'm bored. Meet Larry, he has a great surname and can probably play the geetar rather well (though I've not listened to any of his music yet).
posted at 8:59 AM by Carlton
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Now this is a boast not many people can make, 'Today I sculpted Kylie's bum... in ice'
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A new hotel is planned for Dubai, its main attraction is that part of the hotel will be underwater. Its being dubbed as the Hydropolis Hotel.
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Tuesday, August 12, 2003
Projekt Alpha has some very nice vector/flash work to show off. Link pilfered from Lounge 72.
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Daring Planet introduces an animated short by Paul Corrigan. Bookmark for future visiting, I say. Plus a nice selection of background muzak.
posted at 12:18 PM by Carlton
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T-shirt and clothing designs and illustrations at Schedule 2 - Portfolio of Mark Kirkpatrick
posted at 12:03 PM by Carlton
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The extremes that some people go to just to get cool can be dangerous
posted at 9:58 AM by Carlton
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This political farce is set to take to the stage. Should it be called "Die Hard with a Vengence"?
posted at 8:40 AM by Carlton
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The Yeti is back in the news. Maybe I should go down to the bookies and but a bet on them finding it - maybe not.
posted at 8:36 AM by Carlton
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Monday, August 11, 2003
This is the Guardian's take on Bill Thompson's column (which I commented on in a previous post below). I have to admit that there have been several times when I've found myself shaking my head at the aloofness of Bills scribblings. Its usually only as a last resort that I click on his articles whilst browsing the BBCs tech news section. Neil McIntosh of the Guardian is perhaps desperate for a pint and a rant down the Dog and Duck?
posted at 5:40 PM by Carlton
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It is such a classic ad that someone had to produce a spoof - Cog. 118 stylee.
posted at 12:14 PM by Carlton
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All over for blogs? Bill Thompson has obviously slumped into a depression at the lack of vital diversity in the blogosphere. Every year or so I get the same feeling when I look at my music collection. I tend to think that all new bands are rubbish, that my cd collection is dire and that music is dead. And then a month or so later I've a raft of new music sitting on my shelves and I'm daydreaming about picking up my drumsticks again. Obviously as a drummer for a bad covers band and not for the dizzy heights of "the band that shall remain nameless but for which I played for many moons ago".
I suspect Bill to be right up to a certain point. Yes there is a load of crap out there (including here) but there are some nuggets of goodness in amongst it all. Which is why my blogroll is so short.
posted at 11:13 AM by Carlton
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Iraqi says stealing Saddam's bed helped him marry. I can see Hollywood making a RomCom film out of this. Ben Affleck and J-Lo wouldn't be considered for the parts looking at the reviews of their latest effort.
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Sunday, August 10, 2003
I have to say that I'm quite amused by the Blogger spell checker. It just queried my use of "life" in the previous post.
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Today we went on a family outing to Bristol to the Balloon Fiesta. Literally melted for a few hours wandering round the stalls and fair but saw none of the balloons. Only the Hibberts could pull such a stunt. To be fair we left early due to my son and heavily pregnant wife wilting in the heat. The Hot Air Balloons were set to take to the skies at dusk. Maybe next year we'll get our act together and properly prepare for the event.
Whilst we were there we took an amble around the "Craft Fair". Good god, does the world need half of the tat that you find at these things? I did however find several artists that had decided to recreate images that we are all familiar with in their own style. Step forward the Marquetry stall owner that recreated a rich set of Greetings cards in small laminates of wood. Step forward also, the guy who was selling prints of Athena style illustrations that bore more influence from 80's Playboy than real life life-models. Can you tell me why its necessary to draw images of women sucking strawberries whilst being blissfully unaware of the cream running down their neck? I possibly spent too much time analysing this and moved swiftly on to the next stall - a guy with a PC and a digital camera. For a few quid you could immortalise yourself on a plastic plaque baring your preferred Football teams colours. Class! The award for best stall however goes to the seller of the wooden stools lovingly carved with the face of Bart Simpson. Bite Me! Indeed.
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Saturday, August 09, 2003
Match of the Day returns in £1.1bn TV deal. Huzzah after a spell in the wilderness (ITVs saturday teatime slot) football highlights return home. Match of the Day will be back. We just have to suffer Des for one more season and then Gary Linnaker will have a proper job again.
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I had my second golf lesson today. I was pretty hopeless, having not practiced since my last one. Needless to say I managed to duff quite a few of the shots this time. I'll have to get up to the driving range during the week.
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Thursday, August 07, 2003
Err, Michael Foot ex-leader of the old Labour Party, that quivered in the shadow of Thatcher, has signed up as a player for Plymouth Argyle. Though I can't see him doing any sliding tackles opponents should watch out for his skills with a carefully aimed walking stick.
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It's back, Channel 4 - Teachers. There are very few programmes that make me laugh out loud but last night I chuckled all the way through the show. Top marks to the writers for keeping the essence of the show even as the cast keeps changing. It's good to see the donkey is still there.
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Wednesday, August 06, 2003
I like the visuals on this site - Human Grafix - very South Park.
posted at 11:14 AM by Carlton
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United accept Chelsea's £15m Veron bid. Its beginning to look like Chelsea are just going to buy every player in the Premiership. I guess that means they'll win the league unless they go the way of previous high-spending clubs like Blackburn, Middlesboro and Newcastle. I especially remember Blackburns attempt to buy their way to the top to only see themselves relegated a couple of seasons later. You may be able to buy top players but can you build a team Mr. Abramovich?
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Tuesday, August 05, 2003
This is a project that I have followed for quite some time.RUSTBOY is a 3D animated story of a character developed by Brian Taylor. This site and project has a huge following and has won a lot of well deserved praise. I just wish the film could be completed some time soon. However Brian has put together a book which will be available very shortly.
Now, if only I could come up with a project like that...
posted at 1:52 PM by Carlton
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Sir Clive Sinclair is at it again, declaring, 'Move over Segway, I'm planning the C6'. I can't wait to see the outcome.
posted at 1:18 PM by Carlton
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Monday, August 04, 2003
I had my first real golf lesson on Saturday and was pleased that I managed to hit most of my shots. I did however duff a few but on the whole I'm pleased with my progress (if you can call it that after 1 lesson!). Its good to see that even professionals can have their off days. Ouch.
Be prepared to be bored senseless as future posts will probably be full of tedious golf stories...
posted at 12:49 PM by Carlton
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Peter Blake - In Pictures on the Bee Bee Cee.
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Some things are just meant to happen. Mrs Blair recently performed an impromptu version of "When I'm 64" when she visted Beijing. Now Cherie is braced for pop success due a sample of her singing has appeared on a dance track that's going down rather well with the yoofs of Ibiza.
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Sunday, August 03, 2003
Hot off the Press.
I've designed a new t-shirt for my shop. I'm watching you buy one - yes, I am.
Stop staring and just buy one - NOW!
Offer open for a limited period...etc...
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Friday, August 01, 2003
This is totally unbelievable.
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