Beeb Blunder
Its being reported that Mark Thompson, Director General of the BBC, has been forced to send a pleading email to his staff. Due to some sort of clerical error, the BBC's Woodlane studios do not have the correct licence for live music. Therefore they are not allowed to have live audiences.Mark Thompson wrote “We’re asking for your help and also hoping we can offer you fun at the same time.†So for at least the next week, while a temporary licence is agreed, all live shows filmed at woodlane will have only staff members in the audience! Shows include Friday Night with Johnathon Ross and Top of the Pops.In addition, 700 people who have tickets for recordings are being contacted, and told not to attend!
Oh BorisNot entirely sure why Boris Johnson was involved, but it was funny!
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High Court CodeThe Judge which presided over the Da Vinchi Code plagiarism case a couple of weeks ago, has issued his report. However rather cleverly he has placed his own code within it! Although he is not telling us what the code is, he will confirm it as soon as someone decifers it. Thats the sort of thing I like.
"I can't discuss the judgement, but I don't see why a judgement should not be a matter of fun," he said.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/4949488.stm
I have looked at the document, and extracted this from it...
smithy code jaeiextostgpsacgreaqwfkadpmqzv
but I haven't worked it out yet.
Take a look at the document for yourself
Update: Its been cracked
Wish you hadn't?http://www.bolt.com/mythic/video/26726
Not only is he an acomplished singer songwriter, but he has a tallent for the dance as well!
http://www.bolt.com/mythic/video/25943
There are a few more too. I quite like the mafia dance.
Backwards Staples
If you use a stapler in your home or office. Have you ever asked yourself what the backwards staple thing is for?Let me explain... If you have a stapler that cost more than £1.50, then the little plate at the bottom will most likely spin. This allows the staple legs to be spread out wide, rather than in towards each other.
Is there some particular application its designed for? Does it have a proper name? Do you know, 'cos I don't?
£80 bin day?
Can you rely on your bin people? Sometimes mine come on a Wednesday, and sometimes on the Thursday. New council laws mean that the same council that provides this unreliable service can now also fine you for your bin being out on the wrong day. An £80 fixed penalty fine for leaving your bin out on the street! I bet the new bin police are self financed as well... Double Yellow Lines
Ok, I know lots of people have dicky legs, and dicky hips. I completely agree with disabled access, DDA rules and the like, don't get me wrong. Its good that people who are less able, have a reserved spot to park in Tescos.
Unfortunately, some blue badge (formally orange badges) holders simply use this as an excuse to abandon their cars anywhere. Ok, you may be allowed to park on double yellow lines, but you can still find a suitable set of double yellows to park on. Parking opposite a junction causes massive problems for all. Just park your car ten meters further down the road. You'll be able to manage, and I wont crash into a passing vehicle!
The Armstrongs
Has anyone else a part from me seen this genius? Its fantastic. The Armstrong's follows the apprentice on a Wednesday night on BBC 2. But it seems most people switch off after Sir Allan has said "You're Fired".
Ann and John run the third biggest double glazing firm (specialising in conservatories) in Coventry. This program is not dissimilar to The Office, however the real cringing part is, its all true! This is the actual docu-soap that Ricky takes the mick out of!
The final episode of the series is this Wednesday, but you can watch the whole series at BBC 2's website. I suggest you do.
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