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February 1, 2012 at 5:39 am
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The Politics of Envy in the UK
There’s a fundamental difference between the British and Americans I believe and this week it has manifested itself in an almost farcical way.
We have to start doing what best and what needs to be done rather than what we think we might like to be done . . .
It’s Winners & Losers Again . . .
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January 23, 2012 at 6:42 am
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Is it Cooler NOT to have a Cellphone or Mobile Phone ?
Who is the coolest cat . . . the person with a Smartphone an Apple iPhone or . . . the person who has no mobile or cell phone at all
That and More in Winners & Losers . . .
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January 19, 2012 at 7:10 am
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Was that a Sonic Boom I Heard & Do Sonic Booms Cause Damage ?
La Casa Goldeneye was rocked last night folks and not to the sound of The Mighty Sabaton either . . .
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January 12, 2012 at 12:01 pm
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Why Can’t the Voters of England Vote on Scottish Independence ?
I’m calling for a vote in England to see if the English still want to continue with the Union, surely we’ve as much right to decide if we want them as they have to decide if they want us !
This and more in this weeks Winners & Losers
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December 31, 2011 at 8:26 am
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Churchill Insurance Sucks !
If you’re a Russian Oligarch, a dictator from the Middle-East, a Premiership Footballer or you’ve simply fallen out with your money then why not give Churchill Home Insurance a call 
That and much more in Winners and Losers . . .
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December 19, 2011 at 3:18 pm
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Christmas Shopping in Grimsby
A Christmas Nightmare is a more appropriate title and it’s well and truly something to put on the avoid list.
So with that in mind a list of things currently worth seeking out and conversely, most definitely to avoid . . .
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December 11, 2011 at 6:12 pm
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Should I Build a Photographic Studio ?
It’s a quandary and has plus and minus points but then so does everything . . .
This and more in Winners & Losers
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November 28, 2011 at 6:31 pm
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I haven’t done it for 25 years !
I now have the chance to do something that’s not been possible for a quarter of a century 
It’s not thanks to some advance in medical science nor does it involve little blue pills 
Now that I can do it though . . . I’m not sure I want to . . .
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November 18, 2011 at 5:10 pm
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What’s the Best Michael Caine Film ?
We’ll look at Michael Caine’s best movie and much more as it’s time once again for . . .
This Weeks Winners and Losers
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November 11, 2011 at 8:49 am
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11.11.11 Lest We Forget
Spare a moment to remember today, it’s an important day.
Here’s a run down of what else is happening in Winners & Losers
What’s hot and what’s not
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November 2, 2011 at 8:28 am
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Is it Worth Trying Vegetarianism ?
I’m pondering the idea of trying on the mantle of vegetarian, it wouldn’t be in a crusading or committed way, simply having meat free periods, the idea rather appeals.
It this and other Winners & Losers . . .
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October 24, 2011 at 8:26 am
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Why Do People Think Ricky Gervais is Funny ?
There are many mysteries in life, much to perplex a ‘lover of logic’ such as myself, just one of those things is how on earth the ’star’ of The Office Ricky Gervais managed to convince people he’s a comedian - he’s having a laugh even if we aren’t
Much more of this and other things - it’s Hot or Not again . . .
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October 17, 2011 at 9:37 am
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Why is Bread So Expensive ? It’s Outrageous !
Man can’t live by bread alone They got that one right, well maybe Roman Abramovich can 
Since when did you have to be rich to eat bread here in Britain ?
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October 14, 2011 at 7:51 am
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George Foreman’s Lean, Mean, Grilling Machines Suck !
Bought one in Sainsbury’s, my brother’s advice so clearly an attempt by him to assassinate me and collect an early legacy, plugged it in, smoke bellowed out the back then a big flash and a hell of a bang - not seen anything like since I worked in engineering.
Read on for more of the weeks Flame Grilled Winners and Losers . . .
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October 6, 2011 at 7:57 am
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Ironic Pictures & Stupid Signs
Here are some original photographs I’ve taken which depict either truly ironic or amusing scenes with a few ridiculous signs thrown in as well
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September 20, 2011 at 8:55 am
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Are the Jason Bourne movies as good as the original books ?
Is Matt Damon’s Jason Bourne as good as Robert Ludlum’s ?
It’s the best and the worst of things again folks Pick of the week . . .
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September 10, 2011 at 10:52 am
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Grimsby has made a British Nation Top 10 List
The town is on the map, no longer to be the brunt of jokes or derision, Grimsby is in at number 8 with a bullet, as I believe they used to say pop pickers, can the town get higher though - come on Grimbarians give yourself a pat on the back . . . or should that be another portion of chips 
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August 12, 2011 at 7:50 am
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What Makes People Loot ?
Why is it people suddenly take to the street and become looters, we’re hearing a lot of social garbage at the moment - I think the answers pretty simple . . .
Winners & Losers folks - plus a photo of your host and a lingerie clad girl in Lincoln
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July 30, 2011 at 5:53 am
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Big Cat Photographs ~ Hoaxes, Fakes and Mistakes !
I thought I’d finally had a big cat sighting in Lincolnshire the other day, thankfully I had a camera and wildlife lens with me . . .
Did I win or did I lose - it’s also winners and losers again folks !
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July 29, 2011 at 11:25 am
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Sky Sports have got the rights to show Formula One on their Pay for View Channel !!
It looks to be a less than straight forward arrangement and I’m looking into it as I type - will I actually be able to watch F1 for free or will we have to subscribe to Sky TV ?
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July 26, 2011 at 8:01 am
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Why is it I have no free time ?
A strange opening gambit for regulars to read but it’s true of late - I’ve had no leisure time at all 
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July 23, 2011 at 6:38 pm
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Was Amy Winehouse Born to Die Young ?
With the sad news of yet another talented person dying many years before their time I just wondered why it is so many people with great artistic abilities live so perilously close to the edge and why so many fall off it . . .
It’s winners and losers again ladies and gents
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July 20, 2011 at 7:44 am
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The Humber Bridge
Scrap the charges to cross the bridge !
Should the tolls stop and the debt be cancelled ?
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July 14, 2011 at 7:36 pm
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Working Sucks !
That’s undeniable - but what’s that got to do with you ? I expect regular readers are wondering
Well, I’ve been busier than a One Armed Paper Hanger - it’s like having a job only worse . . .
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July 10, 2011 at 7:02 am
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What Happened to All the Male Teachers in the UK Education System ?
I read some every interesting reports about the raising of young boys quite some time ago and now something else has caught my eye - the numbers of women teachers compared to men . . .
It’s also winners and losers time again - what’s hot and what’s not
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