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Last week I finally managed to pick up the much delayed issue of Buffy the comic, it was quite good. The cover art was amazing. I also grabbed Solomon Kane and the Underworld 2 parter, both of which were quite enjoyable although I think the Underworld story was covered in the second movie. I also […]

In Glasgow and the shop that I used to buy SKYY no longer stocks it. In Edinburgh the next week and not only did the swanky hotel only have Vladivar (at four bloody pounds!), Oddbins have been having trouble buying in Reyka. If Brown’s ridiculous use of anti-terrorism laws against Iceland have stopped this beautiful […]

“Prop 8 – The Musical” starring Jack Black, John C. Reilly, and many more… by Jack Black Fantastic video starring Jack Black, Sarah Chalke and Neil Patrick Harris.

Given they have just pushed out a mega update it seems a good time to link to Strange Maps. A really interesting site, especially if like me, you are a huge nerd. There are all sorts of maps, from fantastical ones to real ones of countries that don’t exist and micro-nations which existed for a […]

Last night we went to see Frightened Rabbit in Fattys. Attendance was probably around 200, with loads of under 18s for some reason I couldn’t understand, maybe Frightened Rabbit has a following with the teens? We just caught the end of the first support band not used to advertised doors times being accurate…They were quite […]

When in Glasgow on Sunday night and hunting for a place not fully booked Mike recommended the Committee Rooms in Glasgow. We popped in and it was pretty cool. Some nice pictures on the wall including the Battle of George Square. Barman asked what we wanted to drink and this exchange amused me no end. […]

It looks like the jury can’t decide on a verdict of unlawful killing after the execution of Jean Charles de Menezes. I remember the day unfolding and posting in the thread on UGS being sceptical about the numerous claims made by the Police: he was running, was challenged, had heavy clothing to conceal a bomb […]

One of the many reports Various news agencies have reported on EC President Jose Manuel Barroso talking about Britain and the Euro. I don’t mean this will happen tomorrow, I know that the majority (of British people) are still opposed, but there is a period of consideration underway and the people which matter in Britain […]