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Doesn't the US have more people in prison per % of the population than any other "western" nation? And I'm sure the main reason for that is that prisons are big business. I prefer Eddie Izzard's line from his standup DVD "Dressed To Kill": "It's not guns that kill people, it's bullets. People should be allowed to have guns but no bullets". Maybe Chris Rock saw it too...

Precisely. And even more annoying are the people in the media defending Palin after the shooting!! FFS, how THICK can some (American) people be????

Same here, could hardly believe it when I read it. RIP Richard and condolences to his family.

Agree with all of those plus: 5) the American media justifying practically no gun control by portraying every "shooter" as a loner/loser/member of the occult. Oh and: 6) Sarah feckin Palin

+1 I was there too. Now I'm the eternal pessimist when it comes to Latics but I knew there was no stopping us after that display. At the end, weren't we chanting "Marshall for England" to take the pish out of the England legend Steve Bull?!?

We had a couple of inches in and around Seattle. It was brilliant timing. Right after the WSDOT announcing that everything was in place to deal with any snow and ice this year. You can guess what happened next...

Ok, i'll try that. Cheers mate.

Having problems getting on chat - did anyone else have a problem? Page keeps crashing on IE...

All American airlines (AA, United, Delta, USAirways, Continental) are :censored:e. They are all broke and haven't been able to update their cabins for years (despite goverment subsidies, bailouts etc). Though United have just started upgrading theirs. They are tight (mean) with food, drink, checked baggage (and now carry-on baggage). Continental started the trend of flying 757s across the Atlantic, so the rest will follow. BA are expensive but still good despite the Willie Walsh cuts in service. Avoid US airlines at all costs if you can.

Ahhhhh, is that you Corporal Jones?

Good find Ackey. I wonder what our friend Bill Maher would make of this?!?!

My Mum was from Drogheda - I don't usually hear a lot about the place so it jumped out at me when I read your post. We went there once in 1977 to visit all the family. Keep enjoying the craic Terry!

+1 I just read the "article" about the real Good Old days - brilliant! Linky to the Good Old Days (not the ones YOUR thinking of)

+1 I find it amazing how those who hate it are being so perseverant in letting everyone know they hate it... and that they still hate it... and, oh by the way, they still really hate it!

Not sure but I think it will copy the album into a "Purchased" folder on itunes when you back up your iphone.

Cheers - that's good to know.

Why is that? Just wondering cos I put OS 4 on my wife's 3G last night...

Oh, the fecking irony of it?

It's neck and neck now mate - I'm not the only wet one around here, eh?

Not sure - some thought he came back under a different user name But I don't remember him leaving with a dramatic "exit" like some have on here - and subsequently have come back on!

While responding to the Hallworth bankruptcy thread, I mentioned the "Corp" so I was wondering if anyone on here misses his contributions? I'm guessing most people thought he was an extreme "doom and gloomer" but, as one of his "acolytes", I wondered if there was a "silent majority" who agreed with him - maybe not 100% but maybe on some issues, especially the move to Failsworth. Anyway, what do you think - do you miss The Corp?

Is it SFW then???

Maybe not* - can't bankruptcy be used as a reset button to get yourself back on your feet, rename your company, eg add "(2004)" to the name or summat and job's a good 'un? We need for help from a financial expert on this... Zeros? Corp? * BTW, nothing against Hallworth - heard some good tales about him when he was "stepping out" with my mate's girlfriend's sister during the Glory Years!

Hope it's not Slumberland - still recovering from the "jokes" when they were kit sponsors... Yawnesville...

Watched Toy Story 3 in 3D last night. Fantastic finish to the story. And a nice attempt at hispanic inclusion (diversity?) by Disney...