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@carriebish totally – i mean, can you ever imagine the conservative rank and file being open-minded enough to permit a woman to lead them? in reply to carriebish # banana porridge now in phase 1 of pre-breakfast coagulation # Well if this sort of thing: http://bit.ly/tDpTU is OK because "Clegg's a guy" but not if

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Just tried "Marmite XO" special edition – considerable extra flavour, extra tingly aftertaste. A+ # MUST BUY: http://sabcat.com/?p=199 # @stewarttownsend requires microsoft silverlight on linux ? in reply to stewarttownsend # Had dinner, missed a lot of #leadersdebate but impression of Brown's argument is "Do [whatever] because it props up jobs" – however daft #

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rapidly googling "swearing clangers" – have done it before, but even still… # @FredAvolio bwahahhhahahahaa in reply to FredAvolio # @yaxu i've not timed myself, but i know i'm slower than that. maybe we should have a virtual competition on youtube? in reply to yaxu # I just heard a plane! # Amusement of the

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NEW, “OFFICIAL” URL: http://bit.ly/BromptonFoldingRace OK – this is an idea from me and @yaxu – provisional rules are as follows: Fold your Brompton bicycle completely (telescoping seat sections may be left folded for competition entry) Set up a video camera and start recording. Stand by the bike, with both hands on the saddle. Shout “Go!”

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somehow i missed this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysUjYAi0WcQ # http://bit.ly/dy9oqD Axis Of Awesome – 4 Four Chord Song (incl @timminchin gag) # Dropsafe: Corporate Irregular Verbs As I Understand Them http://dropsafe.crypticide.com/article/3987 # All UK airports can reopen from 2200 BST on Tuesday http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8633597.stm # #BritishAirways made a bet: had 28 flights inbound to LHR in the expectation that

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Trying to encapsulate the essence of corporate management as I have experienced it: i have a differing opinion. you are challenging. he is not a team player. we are this close to delivery. they are being laid off. I demonstrate leadership. you have an dynamic perspective. he is an asshole. we have got funding. they

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Amateur Transplants – they're not high art, but they are funny: http://bit.ly/blwucs (via @slsingh) # @amateursuman Likewise! You nearly killed a colleague of mine, he listened to "London Underground", laughed so much he turned purple… in reply to amateursuman # @amateursuman Like a nice Merlot – he survived it though. 🙂 in reply to amateursuman

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local King Edward spuds rubbed in spanish olive oil wrapped in foil and baked in hot coals served with french jambon cut from the bone old flemish gouda-style cheese and italian prosecco. dessert is belgian speculoos smashed into greek yoghourt with a spoon of french blueberry jam. i need something german.

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Dropsafe: The importance of "http://" – #GoogleChrome starts down the path of #FAIL http://dropsafe.crypticide.com/article/3962 # Dropsafe: Beware the spinal trap http://dropsafe.crypticide.com/article/3961 # Dropsafe: Satellite Observation Conundrum http://dropsafe.crypticide.com/article/3981 # @DarenBBC disagree; but if they raise it they should be shot. They may -elect- to drop it, tho… in reply to DarenBBC # News just said no-flights-until-1900/7pm-monday

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I’ve been hauling-ass over Heavens Above for the past few minutes, and I can’t find anything that fits this observation. James and I were inaugurating his 6″ Celestron last night, doing some astrophotography Towards 2115 local time (2015 UT) we noticed a bright orange object (K-class colouration) in the western dusk, not too far from

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The footnote’s the most important thing: This article was taken down in June 2008 following a legal complaint from the British Chiropractic Association (BCA) but was reinstated on 15 April 2010 after the BCA discontinued its libel action against Simon Singh via j0ni

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