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Paul B 〓〓
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Beer, cricket, books, photography and the odd loosely coherent rant...
Isn't that every manager/executive ever, though?
November 14, 2025 at 3:14 PM
If you see this, post a #StaaaarrrTrek
November 13, 2025 at 12:30 AM
"It tasted like weak piss before, and it still does now", was the quote from one proud brewer.

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Heineken UK cuts Foster's beer alcohol strength to 3.4%
The brewer said the change could lead to cheaper pints.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Looks like we can add "sexing up" to the charges against the Beeb!
November 12, 2025 at 1:20 PM
After a fraught afternoon's travel, I'm in one of my favourite pubs, with one of my favourite beers (The Hole in the Wall, Southsea, and Urban Island Mosaic). Been far too long since I was last here...
November 8, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Sorry to hear Quentin Wilson has died.

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Quentin Willson: Former Top Gear and Fifth Gear presenter dies aged 68
The presenter and campaigner was described by his family as a
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November 8, 2025 at 4:31 PM
A new phrase seems to have entered Southern's lexicon for cancelling trains - "Congestion"

I can only assume this means the driver has come down with the sniffles.
November 6, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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November 6, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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subscriptions >>> shop.viz.co.uk/viz350bs
November 1, 2025 at 8:15 PM
"And what is left of your natural rainforest, Mr. William?"

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Planting trees and cuddling babies: Prince William visits Brazilian island
On day two of his Brazil visit, the Prince of Wales visits Paqueta where he learned about mangroves.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Assuming that doesn't extend to moon landings...

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Kim Kardashian: 'I hope I'm forever curious'
The reality TV star talks about training to be a lawyer and playing on on TV.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Good luck with the "local event for local people" schtick, there was a group on my train from Victoria this afternoon heading down especially for this.

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Visitors warned to avoid the Lewes Bonfire event
Officials in Lewes say people from further afield should stay away from Wednesday's parade.
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November 4, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Sincerely hope he makes it.

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Samir Zitouni named as train hero who saved lives during attack
The family of rail worker Samir Zitouni say they are
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November 4, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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It's petit, actually
November 2, 2025 at 4:36 PM
A film you've seen more than 7 times with a GIF
November 2, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Interesting Doctor Who moment in the pub tonight. The bartender did a dance that I likened to Matt Smith dancing at Amy and Rory's Wedding and the group of early twenty-somethings at the bar all started talking about their favourite episodes. Without exception, they were all 10 & 11, nothing later.
October 30, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Looks like the BBC just ignored the negative reviews in this article. I'm not seeing any "Bollard in a wig" quotes! @dempster2000.bsky.social

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The Witcher season 4: Can new cast escape shadow of Henry Cavill?
Liam Hemsworth's replaced Henry Cavill as the lead in Netflix's fantasy show. How does he do?
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October 30, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Saw Orion for the first time this autumn last night, no doubt because of the clock change last weekend. Always good to see it back in the night sky each year, it's like seeing an old friend again.
October 30, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Wow! Well done India! I did not see that happening after Australia's innings!

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India beat Australia: Hosts reach Women's World Cup final with record chase
Jemimah Rodrigues hits a remarkable unbeaten century as India complete a record chase to beat Australia and reach the Women's World Cup final.
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October 30, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Minority representation on TV causes outrage

From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
October 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Dame Emma Thompson gives the 'AI revolution' both barrels
Dame Emma Thompson gives the 'AI revolution' both barrels
Oscar-winning author and performer would prefer Copilot did not offer her writing assistance Dame Emma Thompson's expletive-laden takedown of AI writing assistants may strike a chord with frustrated users everywhere.…
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October 29, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Another fabulous shot of Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) over Suotojärvi Lake, Sweden, by Petr Horálek, with the colorful Aurora Borealis lighting up the sky.

More at www.petrhoralek.com?p=25820 and
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#Astronomy
October 26, 2025 at 1:23 PM