Doctor Who – Doing Its Bit For Cumbrian Tourism
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Carlisle, Cumbria and the Lake District have – so far, been referenced in almost every episode of new Doctor Who. ● In episode 7 – ‘The Bells Of St John’ – written by Stephen Moffat, the Doc was taking some … Continue reading

Ding Dong The Witch Is….. No. 2?
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There has been some kick off this week due to some anti-Thatcherite’s clubbing together to ensure that the Wizard Of Oz’s ‘Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead’ charts in the Top 10, then this Sunday. Pro-Thatcherites are outraged by this … Continue reading

Explosive Fallout Of North Korea’s Rhetoric
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I see on TV that North Korea’s current war rhetoric continues to escalate. It really can’t be anything more than saber rattling can it? I mean they really wouldn’t stand a chance if they attacked South Korea or American bases … Continue reading

Have A Good Good Friday
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As a nation of increasing atheism, its funny how all of our public holidays are religious affairs, which we all observe despite our religious feeling. Good Friday, according to Wiki : “…. is a religious holiday observed primarily by Christians commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus … Continue reading

Iron Out The Monopoly Board
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One for Monopoly fans. Fans have been voting all month on an online hasbro poll, to save their favourite Monopoly pieces from being scrapped. Also on the agenda was suggested replacement pieces. Top of the popularity stakes for a new … Continue reading

We Are The People And This Is Our Death Star
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Last year, the White House (U.S.) launched a Web site – called “We the People”  – where citizens could write online petitions. If the petition gained 25,000 signatures within 30 days of submission, the White House would issue a response. The latest … Continue reading

Indiana Jones & The Secret Of The Inca’s
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Whilst researching the background for the latest Hawking Bot vid on Indiana Jones And The Crystal Skull, I came across a really interesting fact regarding the films that influenced Indy. Lucas & Spielberg acknowledge that the adventure serials of the … Continue reading

Mayan Calender Ends…. And Its Goodbye From Us..
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As the 21st December ticks closer to midnight, the end of the Mayan Calender looms nearer. With the world supposedly about to end. Panic buying of supplies around the world have meant quids in for survival suppliers. So someone is … Continue reading

CEE-ya (fax) Teletext!
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Sad news as good ole Teletext Ceefax service is finally switched off tonight, after 38 years. First broadcast in 1974, with its blocky graphics and simple interface, Teletext was one of those early morning preserves of the terminally insomniac and … Continue reading