Author Archives: jb

>Don’t ask me….. (about Hop, skip and jump) #28

Posted on 23 December, 2007 by jb

>Mobility-challenged rubbish containers? I really don’t think so……

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>Could have been me…. #1

Posted on 18 December, 2007 by jb

>It’s no secret that Americans in general have a distinctly puritanical list. I’d categorise them as wowsers, but not many folks would know what I mean….(Anyone who taxes beer like they do is definitely suspect in my book) So it … Continue reading →

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>Vowels for Serbia

Posted on 17 December, 2007 by jb

>BUSH DEPLOYS VOWELS TO SERBIA Cities of Sjlbvdnzv, Grzny to Be First Recipients WASHINGTON — Before an emergency joint session of Congress yesterday, President Bush announced U.S. plans to deploy over 75,000 vowels to the war-torn region of Serbia. The … Continue reading →

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>Sell features, not benefits…

Posted on 12 December, 2007 by jb

>This is the coolest idea, developed by Mediaman, a software startup in Mainz. You download a minute chunk of software onto your mobile, take a photo of the Semacode matrix on one of six information boards scattered around Mainz and … Continue reading →

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>I’m very sorry about this…. – Shabbat pacemaker

Posted on 12 December, 2007 by jb

>So your cardiologist tells you that you need a pacemaker — but you’re ‘turned off’ by the idea of a device that uses electricity (or “makes fire”) on the Shabbat. This stylish pacemaker has an inbuilt electronic calendar that disconnects … Continue reading →

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>This I need – Pope Clock

Posted on 11 December, 2007 by jb

>Ideal for people who have difficulty remembering the current pope, this attractive clock is sure to be a talking point at any party! The names of past, present, and future popes are shown on a large easily-readable dial. The hand … Continue reading →

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>The best FAQ list. Ever.

Posted on 10 December, 2007 by jb

>From the Hotel Cafe‘s website Where the sublime Wisely‘s playing on 4 January Q: Can I ask you a question? A: Yes. Q: So, where is The Hotel Café? A: 1623 1/2 N. Cahuenga Blvd. In Hollywood. 1/2 a block … Continue reading →

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>Those Poms….

Posted on 10 December, 2007 by jb

>… are just too polite. I would have written “Piss off or I’ll set the dogs on you” Seen in Bakewell

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>I’m very sorry about this…

Posted on 4 December, 2007 by jb

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>I’m very sorry about this…#6

Posted on 2 December, 2007 by jb

>Stumbled over this description on a wine list the other day 2003 Cabernet Savignon & Merlot Chassis and tannin aromas, they say So I guess it’s a STRONG-BODIED wine with a lot of DRIVE and one that you’re unlikely to … Continue reading →

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