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The Politics of Envy in the UK ~ Rife & Damaging !

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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Is it Cooler NOT to have a Cellphone or Mobile Phone ?

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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Do Sonic Booms Cause Damage

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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Why Can’t the English Vote on Scottish Independence

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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Churchill Insurance Sucks ! Talk About Expensive

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 :evil:
That and much more in Winners and Losers . . .
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Christmas Shopping in Grimsby

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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Should I Build a Photographic Studio

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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I haven’t been able to to this for 25 years !

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 :shock:
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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The Best Michael Caine Film !?!

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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11.11.11 Lest We Forget

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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Is it Worth Trying Vegetarianism ?

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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Why Do People Think Ricky Gervais is Funny ?

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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Why is Bread So Expensive ? Outrageous !

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 :twisted:
Since when did you have to be rich to eat bread here in Britain ?
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George Forman Grills Suck ! It Exploded

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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Ironic Pictures & Stupid Signs ~ A Personal Selection

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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Are the Jason Bourne Films Better than the Books ?

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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Grimsby ~ 8th Best in Britain ~ We’re on the Map

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 :roll:
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What Makes People Loot ? It’s Not Complicated !

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 :shock: . . .
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Fake Big Cat Pictures ~ Mistakes and Fakes !

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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F1 on Sky Sports and Not the BBC ~ Terrible !

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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Why Do I Have No Free Time ?

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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Was Amy Winehouse Born to Die Young ?

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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Should the Toll on the Humber Bridge Be Scrapped

The Humber Bridge
Scrap the charges to cross the bridge !
Should the tolls stop and the debt be cancelled ?
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Working Sucks ~ I Hate Being Busy !

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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What Happened to All the Male Teachers ?

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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