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The Simonator Send message Joined: 18 Nov 04 Posts: 5700 Credit: 3,855,702 RAC: 50 |
Is he suggesting literally moving the building? By all means open branches of them up north, but moving the whole thing really is plain silly. And i'm not sure we'd want them up here. Life on earth is the global equivalent of not storing things in the fridge. |
The Simonator Send message Joined: 18 Nov 04 Posts: 5700 Credit: 3,855,702 RAC: 50 |
Well according to one collection of vitriolic drivel masquerading as a national newspaper, Charles is planning to turn Buck house into a hotel. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2052681/Buckingham-Palace-turned-hotel-Prince-Charles-King.html Note the use of the word "could" to mean "we don't actually have any evidence for this but it makes a good headline". It also refers to our future monarch as Charles III, when Charlie himself has hinted that he will use the title George VII (Times article), since things didn't end too well for the last two Charleses. Edit; although a subsequent Guardian article dismissed this, so maybe the jury's still out on that one. Life on earth is the global equivalent of not storing things in the fridge. |
The Simonator Send message Joined: 18 Nov 04 Posts: 5700 Credit: 3,855,702 RAC: 50 |
Historian and presenter Andrew Marr, who has written a book and BBC TV series ahead of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee next year, says the Prince has considered turning the Palace into a ‘government hotel and centre for events’ while he relocates Court to Windsor Castle. I wasn't, i thought the first line made that clear. I doubt Buckingham Palace will be changing, it's one of the biggest tourist draws in the capital. Life on earth is the global equivalent of not storing things in the fridge. |
Uli Send message Joined: 6 Feb 00 Posts: 10923 Credit: 5,996,015 RAC: 1 |
Oh No, it is one of my favorite Gossip Rags. Pluto will always be a planet to me. Seti Ambassador Not to late to order an Anni Shirt |
The Simonator Send message Joined: 18 Nov 04 Posts: 5700 Credit: 3,855,702 RAC: 50 |
news njuËz/ noun 1. newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent events. "I've got some good news for you" Noteworthy information ≠antagonistic and venomous opinion. Life on earth is the global equivalent of not storing things in the fridge. |
The Simonator Send message Joined: 18 Nov 04 Posts: 5700 Credit: 3,855,702 RAC: 50 |
Paxman mocks Dimbleby's tattoo Jeremy Paxman teased fellow broadcaster David Dimbleby over his tattoo by signing off Newsnight with 'Good Nite' inked across his fingers. Paxman added a twist to the end of the heavyweight news show by turning over his hands and revealing the words written in large gothic letters. Question Time presenter Dimbleby this week revealed that he has just got his first tattoo - a scorpion on his shoulder - at the age of 75. Paxman's joke may have shocked the bookies who made him the favourite to be the next BBC presenter to publicly reveal a tattoo. Ladbrokes were offering odds of 3/1 that Paxman would be next to reveal some body art, followed by Bill Turnbull, at 4/1, and George Alagiah, at 5/1. Newsnight has been accused of dumbing down recently after a number of similar stunts since former Guardian deputy editor Ian Katz took over in July. Kirsty Wark surprised viewers by dancing to Michael Jackson's Thriller on Halloween while another show ended on an interview with the Cookie Monster. Video Life on earth is the global equivalent of not storing things in the fridge. |
The Simonator Send message Joined: 18 Nov 04 Posts: 5700 Credit: 3,855,702 RAC: 50 |
Students slammed for 'sexist' contest Now that is plain silly. How can something be sexist if there is an exactly even balance of genders (5 each). These people need to take a step back before opening their cake-holes. I agree with gender equality, it's a very noble concept and should be encouraged, possibly with a bit of feminism thrown in to help redress the balance. But i fear femenists often do more harm than good by missing the point and turning shouty when there's very little worth shouting about, which isn't going to help their image. Life on earth is the global equivalent of not storing things in the fridge. |
The Simonator Send message Joined: 18 Nov 04 Posts: 5700 Credit: 3,855,702 RAC: 50 |
What a load of old b**ls ... Ai yai yai, that's got to sting! On the upside, with protests like that, it's unlikely he'll be spawning any descendants! Life on earth is the global equivalent of not storing things in the fridge. |
The Simonator Send message Joined: 18 Nov 04 Posts: 5700 Credit: 3,855,702 RAC: 50 |
They really do make everything in China; including, it would appear, Parises. Paris In China: Tianducheng Is An Eerie, Abandoned City Of Lights Clone Life on earth is the global equivalent of not storing things in the fridge. |
Terror Australis Send message Joined: 14 Feb 04 Posts: 1817 Credit: 262,693,308 RAC: 44 |
I wasn't sure whether to post this here or in the "Thor" thread, but then I thought, as it's the first End Of The World prediction I've seen for 2014, it has to be silly.. Viking Apocalypse in 100 days T.A. |
Es99 Send message Joined: 23 Aug 05 Posts: 10874 Credit: 350,402 RAC: 0 |
Well Uli, up until about 18 months ago I used to like the Mail, but the recession hit and it entered into a vicious circulation war with its main rival the Daily Express to survive. Since then it has degenerated into cheap trashy headlines to catch people unawares, and in the process lost a lot of journalistic integrity. Although it's website is still very good, and often has breaking news before the BBC. ...and there was me thinking that the scales had fallen from your eyes and you had realised that it had always been a vile rag of a newspaper. Reality Internet Personality |
The Simonator Send message Joined: 18 Nov 04 Posts: 5700 Credit: 3,855,702 RAC: 50 |
Seemingly one of the few men who's become less right-wing as he got older. :) Life on earth is the global equivalent of not storing things in the fridge. |
The Simonator Send message Joined: 18 Nov 04 Posts: 5700 Credit: 3,855,702 RAC: 50 |
Only a little less right wing :-) I would class myself as centre right. Well according to politicalcompass.org i'm slightly left and slightly libertarian. Specifically, here: To get back on topic, anyone fancy a new swimming pool? For sale: Bank vault with eight million coins This genuine sale is perfect for anyone wanting to recreate Scrooge McDuck's cartoon money swimming pool. Life on earth is the global equivalent of not storing things in the fridge. |
Es99 Send message Joined: 23 Aug 05 Posts: 10874 Credit: 350,402 RAC: 0 |
Only a little less right wing :-) I would class myself as centre right. Economic Left/Right: -9.12 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -6.36 I'm almost off the map. No surprise. I'm like Ghandi me. Reality Internet Personality |
Sirius B Send message Joined: 26 Dec 00 Posts: 24879 Credit: 3,081,182 RAC: 7 |
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Nick Send message Joined: 11 Oct 11 Posts: 4344 Credit: 3,313,107 RAC: 0 |
Close to being labeled as well balanced and normal, I'd say? The Kite Fliers -------------------- Kite fliers: An imaginary club of solo members, those who don't yet belong to a formal team so "fly their own kites" - as the saying goes. |
Sirius B Send message Joined: 26 Dec 00 Posts: 24879 Credit: 3,081,182 RAC: 7 |
Same here Sir Nick, surprised me though :) |
Nick Send message Joined: 11 Oct 11 Posts: 4344 Credit: 3,313,107 RAC: 0 |
I was three squares above you Nick :-) Gosh!! More Thatcherite than me then Chris? The Kite Fliers -------------------- Kite fliers: An imaginary club of solo members, those who don't yet belong to a formal team so "fly their own kites" - as the saying goes. |
Nick Send message Joined: 11 Oct 11 Posts: 4344 Credit: 3,313,107 RAC: 0 |
Same here Sir Nick, surprised me though :) Do wonder if any managed to get on to the bulls eye though, Sirius. The Kite Fliers -------------------- Kite fliers: An imaginary club of solo members, those who don't yet belong to a formal team so "fly their own kites" - as the saying goes. |
OzzFan Send message Joined: 9 Apr 02 Posts: 15691 Credit: 84,761,841 RAC: 28 |
Hmm.... |
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