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AugustAug 3 Sunday 08
Terry O'Neill has Freedom
Spotted Terry O'Neill yesterday morning on a bus heading down Kings Road - where else?
Along with David Bailey he's one of the most famous photographers from the 1960s when he shot all the most iconic musicians and models.
I was pleased to see that Terry hasn't let his …
JulyJul 31 Thursday 08
Hard as Nails
I was flicking through my Stumbleupon favourites recently and came across this genius video that I hadn't watched in ages.
I'm still never sure if they're acting or not - if they are, they're very good. Hollywood should come a-calling!
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The state of modern cinema
We went to see the new Batman movie last night and caught the late showing, starting at 9pm.
Now first of all, a confession. As we have limited babysitting options, C and I haven't been to the cinema together since before A was born.
However, I've been spoilt for many …
JulyJul 28 Monday 08
My Internet Celebrity
Spotted on the Guardian's PDA blog, there's now a way of getting your Internet Celebrity rating thanks to Wired.com
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Clearly, I don't …
JulyJul 25 Friday 08
Sod Giles Coren: A hurrah for sub-editors everywhere
So Giles Coren has been exposed for being the complete and utter arse that he always appears when on TV.
Disappointingly, the Guardian chose to allow Lucy Mangan to get away with championing the writer and not putting in a good word for subs.
As someone who has been …
JulyJul 21 Monday 08
Why BT and Peter Jones don't fit
BT (otherwise known as British Telecommunications) decided that Dragon's Den entrepreneur and millionaire Peter Jones was a genius fit when they replaced Gordon Ramsay with him in their current Gremlins ad campaign.
The idea, of course, is that if Jones used BT, he'd …
Why BT and Peter Jones don't fit
BT (otherwise known as British Telecommunications) decided that Dragon's Den entrepreneur and millionaire Peter Jones was a genius fit when they replaced Gordon Ramsay with him in their current Gremlins ad campaign.
The idea, of course, is that if Jones used BT, he'd …
New favourite podcasts
Recently came across a great set of podcasts called Coverville.
Hosted up to 3 times a week by a guy called Brian Ibbott and he puts together a really great show.
He has a great laidback delivery and it's just a great way to hear new artists.
As the name suggests, …
JulyJul 16 Wednesday 08
Local food for local people
Originally published at A few words from Rob Mansfield. You can comment here or there. The above beach is the view 5 metres from my front door while on holiday. Nice, eh? …
JulyJul 11 Friday 08
Dancing with the Primrose Hill Mob
Originally published at A few words from Rob Mansfield. You can comment here or there. Last night my wonderful other half, C, got to have a night out on her own and went up to the …
JulyJul 7 Monday 08
Why smoking celebs are no role model
Originally published at A few words from Rob Mansfield. You can comment here or there. According to today's news reports, doctors want film censors to be more rigorous with …
JulyJul 4 Friday 08
Why BT and Peter Jones don't fit
Originally published at A few words from Rob Mansfield. You can comment here or there.BT (otherwise known as British Telecommunications) decided that Dragon's Den entrepreneur and …
JulyJul 2 Wednesday 08
New favourite podcasts
Originally published at A few words from Rob Mansfield. You can comment here or there. Recently came across a great set of podcasts called Coverville. Hosted up to 3 times a …
New favourite podcasts
Originally published at A few words from Rob Mansfield. You can comment here or there. Recently came across a great set of podcasts called Coverville. Hosted up to 3 times a …
JuneJun 30 Monday 08
How truthful should you be?
Originally published at A few words from Rob Mansfield. You can comment here or there. We all tell lies. That's an absolute - no matter how saintly you think you are, you don't …
JuneJun 25 Wednesday 08
Michael Caine (couldn't) give (it) away
Originally published at A few words from Rob Mansfield. You can comment here or there. The Daily Mail is giving away free Michael Caine DVDs this week. Oooh, good-o, you …
JuneJun 22 Sunday 08
Peter Andre - legend?
Originally published at A few words from Rob Mansfield. You can comment here or there. One of my guilty pleasures is listening to Smooth Radio in the morning - one of the benefits …
JuneJun 19 Thursday 08
Toyboize are back - 80s remembered
Originally published at A few words from Rob Mansfield. You can comment here or there.A very entertaining webumentary about 80s boyband Toyboize has been launched recently. Very funny and definitely worth a look - and you may …
Last.fm - the next stage!
Originally published at A few words from Rob Mansfield. You can comment here or there. I've been a big fan of last.fm for over two years now - a brilliant way of keeping track of the music you listen to and an ability to …