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The first acorn of common sense From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (55 minutes old)

UK councils please take note. FRANKFORT, Ky. A spokeswoman for Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear says he's calling the tree on the Capitol's front lawn a "Christmas" tree this holiday season. A… more

Deep Breath of relief From freeasthewind in Freeasthewind (8 hours old)

Work didnt go to bad day and we got to go home a couple of hours early need the money but my voice was going and everyone in my unit went home. It is still warm out around 61 degrees. It is suppose to… more

Groan of the night From prydwen in Grin and bear it (12 hours old)

A man died today after becoming trapped under a large wicker basket containing a smoked ham, a jar of pickled onions, some cheddar, water biscuits and a bottle of champagne. Police said that their … more

Who needs therepy? From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (12 hours old)

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Louis Walsh From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (13 hours old)

When will this man get a reality check, smell the coffee and realise that he is either tone death, or the biggest bullshitter in the world.... Louis the louse should bow out of this competition at … more

Please Please Please From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (13 hours old)

Will someone out there please put John and Edward out of their misery (and mine)....… more

Guess the odd one out: From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (16 hours old)

Lord Stevenson, former chairman, HBOS Bank Andy Hornby, former CEO, HBOS Bank Sir Fred Goodwin, former CEO, RBS Bank Sir Tom McKillup, former chairman, RBS Bank John McFall MP, chairman, Treasury … more

The problem with e-bay From prydwen in Grin and bear it (17 hours old)

It’s really difficult to find what you want on eBay. I was searching for cigarette lighters and it found over 15,000 matches.… more

What Language Should You Learn? From I_Am_Xenon ^Pro in Xenon's Neighbourhood (20 hours old)

You Should Learn Japanese You're cutting edge, and you are ready to delve into wacky Japanese culture. From Engrish to eating contests, you're born to be a crazy gaijin. Saiko! What Languag… more

Is it Yes it From freeasthewind in Freeasthewind (20 hours old)

It is Indain summer Oh yes it is. It will 70degrees clear up to monday. Maybe my sinsus will clear up. I have been working sick for the last two weeks. So hopefully the warm weather will help. One m… more

Holographic Universe ~ ONE From moonwoman in Wise Woman in Woods (21 hours old)

Life is a hologram and we live in a holographic universe!  Holograms are magical things.  When you look at them from different directions, you still get a three D image no matter what.  The colors are… more

Football Pools From lee954 in Minimalist poet, minimalist lifestyle (22 hours old)

I bought a newspaper this morning, mainly for the weekly TV guide. I'm going hiking on the moors again tomorrow and so won't be able to get the Sunday Times as I usually do. With today being a Satu… more

Saturday Meme From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (22 hours old)

1. With Friday the 13th on the horizon, do you have any superstitions? I will not walk under ladders and hate seeing a single magpie. 2. Have you any phobias? Still have a fear of heights. 3. … more

Snippets, overheard? From lyndlj in Just Me!! The Butterfly effect (23 hours old)

There is something quite comical about the snippets one overhears while out and about, the half sentences, utterings of people passing by as they converse with their friends, partners, family. I alway… more

Nuclear power - How Greenpeace got it wrong From sleeper in Make the Most (23 hours old)

Twenty years ago, I was a supporter of Greenpeace. I made monthly contributions by standing order. I wasn't 100% convinced about the need to rid the world of nuclear power but what I did admire was … more

An Amazing Coincidence Over Wirral Libraries From Juzzzy in JD's World (1 day old)

November 7, 2009 Late last year, a press release was sent out from our local council - very late in the day as is seemingly usual for anything contentious - bigging up an idea it had for the future… more

Fanning the H1N1 Flames From I_Am_Xenon ^Pro in Xenon's World (1 day old)

As H1N1 Flu vaccination clinics re-open in Alberta (but only for children under 5 and pregnant women), a bit of controversy has flamed up in Calgary. It seems that a health official there arranged it … more

Quote of the night From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (1 day old)

If you got to swim in shit, keep your chin up.… more

Instant Viagra From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (1 day old)

'Viagra' is now available in powder form for your tea. It doesn't enhance your sexual performance but it does stop your biscuit going soft.. … more

The Friday Five From Teri_R in Rotherham Family (1 day old)

As seen here 1. Do you have a favourite part of autumn? Halloween - Bonfire Night. I love the excitement of Halloween and also the closeness of our world and the spirit world. The smell off bonf… more

What would you do? From Teri_R in Rotherham Family (1 day old)

Makes me feel sick to think about it, but if my child has been one of the abused at the Day Nursery in Plymouth, I would want to know. Would you??? Read the article here… more

An Odd One From Steven_Paul_Allen ^Pro in Steven Paul Allen's Stories of Woe (1 day old)

Been a fairly quiet week this one, but I have to say that it has zipped past at a fair old rate of knots. No reason, it just has. On Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday I broke my current duck on exercise… more

Scorpio Sun, CANCER Moon From moonwoman in Wise Woman in Woods (1 day old)

Focused on Family Fun this weekend? The Moon danced into Cancer recently. Water-Water Energy!  If your Sun, Moon or Ascendant is in water signs of Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces, you noticeably will be aff… more

I'm keeping this simple for Alan. From The_Walrus ^Pro in The Walrus (2 days old)

I'm going to keep it simple because Alan Johnson has problems understanding science, evidence, truth, and above all he seems to have enormous difficulty understanding classifications. Or perhaps he is… more

Word Of The Day From Juzzzy in JD's World (2 days old)

November 6, 2009 Felicide, noun Killing of a cat "So the person we're looking for," hushed Nipper, with a stroke of his imaginary moustache, "is almost certainly called Mr Curiosity." He was… more

sob monkey From MonkeyPie in the accidental girl (2 days old)

Oh my god, I've become a total sop. X-factor makes me cry: Daryl and Rozelle for example.. Plus the engagement scene in love actually last night. Total blub-fest. What's wrong with me?!… more

The monkey on my shoulder From lyndlj in Just Me!! The Butterfly effect (2 days old)

You may (or may not) have noticed a distinct lack of morning posts over the last four days or so. I made a decision last week and on Monday I lay down the gauntlet so to speak and have been attempting… more

Linksys router From dave41 ^Pro in Digital Lifestyle (2 days old)

Linksys Broadband Router does a best job for both home and small businesses supporting standards-based branded equipment. These router comes with removable antennas that enable you option of attaching… more

V From I_Am_Xenon ^Pro in Xenon's World (2 days old)

Earlier this week, a new science fiction television series preimered: V. This is a remake of a series from the early 1980's, in which aliens invaded Earth. The Visitors, as they were called, cl… more

The fuss about tags. From The_Walrus ^Pro in The Walrus (2 days old)

I'm a bit baffled, I must confess, at the fury that has broken out here. On occasion, I have pointed out to people that they have forgotten to separate their tags with commas, resulting in a huge tag … more