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The Men Who Stare At Goats

Jan 29

One of the best and most overlooked films of 2009 was the fantastic “The Men Who Stare At Goats“. Funny, thought provoking and disturbing this is definitely a movie for our time. Take a look at this trailer:

This is a film adaptation of the book by the investigative journalist Jon Ronson. This book is a work of non-fiction which examines the more far out experiments undertaken by the CIA, psychic warfare, mind control. The film takes the content of the book and hangs a fictional story on it set during the 2003 invasion of Iraq, staring Ewan McGregor as an investigative reporter and George Clooney as an ex special forces ‘Jedi Warrior’. This is a piece of inspired casting as the film makes repeated Star Wars references. The goats of the title are a recurring motif throughout the film. In flashback we learn that one of the objectives of the psychic warfare program was to train a soldier to kill one of these unfortunate animals using the power of the mind alone. Clooney’s character succeeds in this, which he sees as bringing curse upon himself and the New Earth Army as he has used his powers for evil and, “turned to the dark side”. There are a lot of laughs, but there is a serious message at the heart of this film. In particular questions about the secret development and use of secret psychological torture techniques on captives in the global war on terror.

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A Week In Vancouver

Dec 6

Sorry if things have been a little quite of late. I am currently taking a bit of a break from the real world to take in some clean mountain air up in Canada. It’s my first time in North America and it’s been quite surreal experiencing things here in contrast to the U.K.

I flew into Vancouver last week, soon to be home of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. The first thing that hits you stepping into Canada for the first time (and flying over it) is the scale. Everything is bigger. The roads, the pavements, the buildings, the cars, even the tree’s are huge. Like most Brits, my only experience of North America had come from TV and movies. You don’t really get a proper idea of just how big everything is from that at all.

Vancouver

I stayed in a backpackers hostel downtown Vancouver for 5 nights which was pretty cool. Hostels are a great place to meet people, most of whom are pretty awesome. If you ever want to meet an Australian or a Kiwi, they are all in Canada. Seriously, I have met more Aussies and Kiwis that any other people put together. I met loads of people around the sofas in the hostel. Many had just arrived in Canada for the first time in hope of finding a job. With the winter Olympics just around the corner Vancouver is probably not a bad place to start looking.

Vancouver is an amazing City. Everything I usually hate about big cities like London just don’t occur there. I hate London because everyone is rushing around with no respect for anyone, everyone is so tensed and stressful. Its dirty, cramped and you are usually a couple of hours from the countryside. Vancouver is none of these things. There are 2.2 million people living there, but it not once felt busy or overcrowded. There is so much space everywhere that you just don’t realize quite how big it really is. Its also so clean. The roads and sidewalks get cleaned nearly everyday. The people are all chilled and laid back, no one is rushing around willing to stab you if they could get to where they are going that second quicker. The food was also amazing. Many restaurants offered Christmas hampers of their own cuisine for the festive season. All you can eat Japanese lunch is certainly one to look out for. The nightlife is pretty good. The Hostel we stayed at had a bar downstairs which was always full and screened Canucks games most nights.

But the best part about Vancouver by far is the scenery. It is so unique to have a massive coastal city that has mountains bordering it. Skiing mountains as well. On a sunny day, you can stand on a beach in Stanley Park and look up into the mountains and see a ski slope. You could Ski and Surf in the same day! Its insane. The flight out of Vancouver on a clear day was simply awesome. The view was probably the best thing I have every laid eyes on. Its worth going just for that.

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Lingerie That Lights Up The Bedroom

Nov 12

Is your man easily distracted? Even in the bedroom? Wish your boobs could glow in the dark? I’m sure you gal’s ask these questions all the time but now there is a simple solution. Glow in the dark Lingerie.

Yes your prayers have been answered with this sexy lingerie that is sure to light up the bedroom and put a twinkle in your man’s eyes. The latest in lingerie technology is the brainchild of Australian Jan Hawley.

Jan’s new lingerie range has hit shops the world over, proving to be a huge it in many countries. Everyone knows guys like boobs, but we also like cool stuff. This ticks both boxes.

In this range the underwear is much smaller and sexier. We’ve called it the Boudoir collection because it’s strictly for the bedroom after dark. When the lights go out, the lace on the bra and knickers glow beautifully, defining the tiny shapes of the micro G-string, bikini or triangle bra. It’s very sensual and sexy. Blokes just love it. This collection is easy to whip on, but even easier to whip off. The glow is to inject some fun into the bedroom.
It’s quirky and has novelty value and men especially like it. Lingerie designer Jan Hawley

She added that the idea for her latest lingerie endeavour came from her two sons. Nuff said.

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Dogs Go Crazy For Hampers

Nov 3

It’s true I’ve seen it on the Internets! This dog loves this laundry hampers.

I know what I’m getting my dog for Christmas this year. I wonder if they do Christmas hampers for pets? I know hampers are popular for gifts at Christmas. Here are some other wacky gifts for your pet this Christmas:

For the dog that likes to drink…

The Squeaky wine bottle. How about a bottle of Kennel-Relax’n Chardonnay for pooch whilst you enjoy your Christmas lunch?

Feel the Force…

Some people dress up for Christmas, your dog can too. Although I cannot guarantee your dog we be as happy as this pet clearly is.

Living in a Box…

Lets face it, no matter why present you buy a pet this Christmas, they are always going to have more fun with the box. So why not just by them a box? Saves wasting the money on the actual gift. Problem solved.

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Habitat Furniture Chain Up For Sale?

Oct 23

Furniture retailer Habitat may soon be up for sale according to the company’s chief executive. A review into the furniture store has been launched, which claims Mark Saunders “may or may not lead to a sale of the company”.

The company is currently owned by the Kamprad family, Billionaire founders of the Ikea Furniture chain. But the success Ikea which may have hindered furniture retailers like Habitat. The Recession and decline in the housing market has seen consumers spend much less on furniture, instead opting for cheaper easier flat packed options offered by Ikea.

Despite the possibility of the sale of Habitat, the company continues to expand with new stores in the UK and Europe. According to Mr Saunders no decision has yet been made on the sale of the company.

Habitat made headlines earlier this year when they abused social site Twitter for marketing purposes, targeting the controversial election in Iran to increase traffic to their website.

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Bear Falls Off Furniture

Oct 16

Yes. Stop the press! A bear baby has fallen off some furniture.

I’m sorry, its a slow news day. Nothing interesting is happening. So here is a video that will occupied for at least 50 seconds. If you still bored then go out and do something newsworthy so I can write about it.

It is thought that the bear baby escaped the furniture fall with only minor injuries. However, as it’s a slow news day I’m going to improvise a more interesting scenario that may or may not have actually happened.

It is thought that this bear is actually the secret bastard love child of Tom Selleck and Liza Minnelli. This video was captured when a pervert outside Ms Minelli’s house heard what he described as a “kerfuffle” coming from inside the house. He then rushed with his video camera into the house to discover the bear baby running wild amongst the furniture, causing minor damage to her sofas. It was at this point the bear fell at least 2 feet from the top of Minelli’s furniture.

Latest reports say the pervert was then eaten in a savage attack by the bear baby. The Bear Baby refused to comment.

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