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Had great fun watching Newcastle v. Chelsea. So impressed with Oriol Romeu. I honestly think without him we would of...

December 3, 2011
Had great fun watching Newcastle v. Chelsea. So impressed with Oriol Romeu. I honestly think without him we would of lost that game.
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I didn't fall off my chair, I just gave myself a 'kick' to make sure I hadn't been Inceptioned.

December 2, 2011
I didn’t fall off my chair, I just gave myself a ‘kick’ to make sure I hadn’t been Inceptioned.
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Moneyball: An approachable film for non-baseball people that doesn't take emotional liberties like these underdog films often do. 8/10

November 30, 2011
Moneyball: An approachable film for non-baseball people that doesn’t take emotional liberties like these underdog films often do. 8/10
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FYI: If a London Black Cab has his lights on and the place you request is within 6 miles, I...

November 30, 2011
FYI: If a London Black Cab has his lights on and the place you request is within 6 miles, I believe, and he refuses, it’s illegal. Report!
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Still, it was good to be at Stamford Bridge again. Good evening out. Ignoring the scummy cab drivers and occasional...

November 30, 2011
Still, it was good to be at Stamford Bridge again. Good evening out. Ignoring the scummy cab drivers and occasional Liverpool fans.
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Back from Chelsea v. Liverpool. Depressing game really. Youngsters and old timers generally unimpressive. Poor in nearly all regards.

November 30, 2011
Back from Chelsea v. Liverpool. Depressing game really. Youngsters and old timers generally unimpressive. Poor in nearly all regards.
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Whoa, cool. The park where I walk my dog is in 'Bright Star'. Screenshot: http://t.co/uNlQ4EEi

November 25, 2011
Whoa, cool. The park where I walk my dog is in “Bright Star”. Screenshot: http://t.co/uNlQ4EEi
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A perfect combination: Samuel Smith and 'Bright Star'. http://t.co/AKZ6BbnA

November 25, 2011
A perfect combination: Samuel Smith and “Bright Star”. http://t.co/AKZ6BbnA
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Drinking Samuel Smith's Organic Best Ale. Really rather lovely and it's got a fantastic label: http://t.co/JAHxzy4a

November 25, 2011
Drinking Samuel Smith’s Organic Best Ale. Really rather lovely and it’s got a fantastic label: http://t.co/JAHxzy4a
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I do actually love reviews and enjoy doing them myself. They help you save time and money. However, one bad...

November 25, 2011
I do actually love reviews and enjoy doing them myself. They help you save time and money. However, one bad review and I avoid the book/film
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Sometimes I think the world would be a better place without critics and user reviews. It can become a nightmare...

November 25, 2011
Sometimes I think the world would be a better place without critics and user reviews. It can become a nightmare choosing a book/film/album.
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Purchased some Sori Yangi cutlery on the advice of @dcurtis. Am yet to use them but they look and feel...

November 25, 2011
Purchased some Sori Yangi cutlery on the advice of @dcurtis. Am yet to use them but they look and feel lovely: http://t.co/a5orichx
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You can just tell from the trailer that Scorsese's 'Hugo' is going to be a perfectly crafted film. Watch it...

November 24, 2011
You can just tell from the trailer that Scorsese’s “Hugo” is going to be a perfectly crafted film. Watch it here: http://t.co/ArxyuKnQ
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Arthur Christmas: one of the best Christmas films I've seen. Fun throughout and just as suitable for adults as kids....

November 24, 2011
Arthur Christmas: one of the best Christmas films I’ve seen. Fun throughout and just as suitable for adults as kids. 7/10
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Type 'askew' into Google.

November 22, 2011
Type ‘askew’ into Google.
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This is wonderful. Google Streetview photography: http://t.co/UOOEdoCX

November 20, 2011
This is wonderful. Google Streetview photography: http://t.co/UOOEdoCX
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I didn't realise Fernando Torres was interested in WW1 reenactments: http://t.co/0XXegDpF

November 20, 2011
I didn’t realise Fernando Torres was interested in WW1 reenactments: http://t.co/0XXegDpF
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Watching first football game for a while. Watford v Portsmouth. Picture; http://t.co/BUPk2NWW

November 19, 2011
Watching first football game for a while. Watford v Portsmouth. Picture; http://t.co/BUPk2NWW
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I just backed How To Pack Like A Rock Star on @Kickstarter - http://t.co/uUy45cQ2 Seems like an awesome book. Please...

November 18, 2011
I just backed How To Pack Like A Rock Star on @Kickstarter - http://t.co/uUy45cQ2 Seems like an awesome book. Please check it out.
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That that is is that that is not is not is that it it is: http://t.co/zwGkQqaR

November 18, 2011
That that is is that that is not is not is that it it is: http://t.co/zwGkQqaR
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http://t.co/SKAbg0b0 matches music with drink. Try it.

November 17, 2011
http://t.co/SKAbg0b0 matches music with drink. Try it.
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Tough week thus far so already going into weekend winter mode. Drinking some Hobgoblin and listening to Nick Drake. Both...

November 15, 2011
Tough week thus far so already going into weekend winter mode. Drinking some Hobgoblin and listening to Nick Drake. Both lovely.
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'Who was the best paid athlete of all time? Turns out he was in imperial Rome and earned the equivalent...

November 12, 2011
‘Who was the best paid athlete of all time? Turns out he was in imperial Rome and earned the equivalent of $15 Billion’ http://t.co/gqomt5pU
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Attempting to find a site to share photo album with family. Nothing fancy, just a password protected album page. Bloody...

November 11, 2011
Attempting to find a site to share photo album with family. Nothing fancy, just a password protected album page. Bloody nightmare. Any help?
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Finally found a book by the way. 'The Lost City of Z' by David Grann. 22 pages in and very...

November 11, 2011
Finally found a book by the way. “The Lost City of Z” by David Grann. 22 pages in and very good so far.
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Another one bites the dust as it's a clear Bill Bryson rip-off. My search for a good book continues...

November 11, 2011
Another one bites the dust as it’s a clear Bill Bryson rip-off. My search for a good book continues…
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Yhep, two pages in and not going any further. Fuck it. I struggle enough not getting distracted anyway without the...

November 11, 2011
Yhep, two pages in and not going any further. Fuck it. I struggle enough not getting distracted anyway without the book doing it for me.
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Gunna struggle to finish it. It's not just distracting but an utterly terrible idea. I loathe bad ideas. I will...

November 11, 2011
Gunna struggle to finish it. It’s not just distracting but an utterly terrible idea. I loathe bad ideas. I will not reward it with my time.
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The book I'm reading has quotes in the footer of every page, spread across several pages. Shame on you @VersoBooks!

November 11, 2011
The book I’m reading has quotes in the footer of every page, spread across several pages. Shame on you @VersoBooks!
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What is the point of a lampshade? Think of all the energy wasted daily to light bulbs to get through...

November 11, 2011
What is the point of a lampshade? Think of all the energy wasted daily to light bulbs to get through and around them.
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