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Book review: The Blank Album
I stumbled across this novel in the waiting room at a euthanasia clinic and I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised.
My Great Uncle was having second thoughts about the procedure, god rest his soul, and I really hate to make a wasted trip. Fortunately, the clinic keeps a few copies lying around for just such a contingency, and after a couple of chapters he was begging me to stop his heart! Continue reading
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Amazon Review: York Spinlock Weightlifting Bar
Wow. Where to begin?
I have had the pleasure to fondle numerous metallic shafts in my time, but not one of them has ever come close to preparing me for the York Spinlock Weightlifting Bar. Continue reading
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Tune Review: Capital Connection
Following in a long tradition of stupid mistakes, I recently paid actual money for a copy of the latest track from Infectious, a well-known Oxford-based nobody, famous for his own complete obscurity. If you haven’t heard of him yet, don’t … Continue reading
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Album Review: Hope For Haiti Now
Having caused the Earthquake in Haiti, I think it is only fair that Justin Timberlake contribute to the on-going relief effort there. That said, this was a fairly half-hearted attempt at reparation. I was this close to suing the fellow … Continue reading
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Film Review: Avatar
I normally only go to the cinema in the evenings for a few precious hours out of the cold. I like to choose the longer films to ensure that I get a decent sleep before the ushers drag me out … Continue reading
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Book Review: Speaking as a Ninja…
Being shrouded in a mysterious cloak of darkness as I lie in wait for my foes can be a lonely and uninspiring process and experience has taught me that it’s always best to bring a book. While I do enjoy … Continue reading
Film Review: Breakfast At Tiffany’s
Every so often, a film comes along that makes me think, ‘wow! I need a piss.’ This was one of those films; a film so great as to surpass greatness and end up right back round in mediocrity. Come with … Continue reading
Tech Review: iPhone 3G S
Anti-smudge screen? I’d tap that. Continue reading
Review Review: My Last Review
Somethingson is not an author of whom I am fond. Having met him on no less than several occasions, I found him to be rude and self-absorbed; the ilk of pompous snob-jockey to revel only in the company of his … Continue reading
Band Review: Coloureds
I’m not a huge fan of music. It’s smug and needy and there’s far too much of it. Racism, however, is something I have always enjoyed. With that in mind, I was ecstatic to encounter this riveting new band in … Continue reading