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Lens of The Week!
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Lens of the Week
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Welcome to Lens of The Week, This is an all category fight to the death. Each week I am inviting nominations for Lens of the Week. In a selection process involving a panel of er... well me, I will whittle the nominations down to three then turn it ov...
Music
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Courtney Love
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Courtney Love is an American actress and musician, perhaps unfairly best known for her marriage to the late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain and her various personal dramas. On this lens you'll find Courtney Love and Hole downloads,discography, pictures...
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The Morrissey Directory
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Morrissey and The Smiths links,discographies, clips, news,information, downloads and shopping in one handy online bookmark.
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Wendy James
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Lead singer of Transvision Vamp, solo artist, founder member and singer in Racine.
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Siobhan Fahey
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Siobhan Fahey: ex-Bananarama, ex-Shakespear's Sister and current solo artist.
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New York Dolls
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Dolls links, pics and news.
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Siouxsie and the Banshees
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Siouxsie charts, news and downloads
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The Damned
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Damned Clips, Auctions, Downloads and Links
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Adam Ant
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All hail the dandy highwayman
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Carmen
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The title role in Bizet's Carmen was originally performed by French mezzo-soprano Galli-Marié (pictured). Whilst Bizet's opera is the most famous depiction of this story, it was based on a novella by Prosper Mérimée. Since then t...
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M.I.A
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Some, some, some, some I murder Some I let go
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The Morrissey Video Showcase
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Welcome to the Morrissey video showcase.
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PJ Harvey
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PJ Harvey links, news, clips and downloads.
Food and Drink
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Flowering and Performance Teas
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Flowering Teas, also know as performance and blooming teas are a modern Chinese tradition. They are made from hand-sewn individual leaves designed to 'blossom' when added to hot water. They are best served in a glass pot or individual glass cups so t...
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Veggie Burns Supper
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Burns Suppers have been part of Scottish culture for 200 years as a means of commemorating the life and works of poet Robert Burns. The traditional centrepiece of the Burns supper menu is the haggis -a meat dish. However nowadays there ar...
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Cooking With Chickpeas
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One of the foods I'd be lost without is the humble chickpea. One this lens you'll find some of my favourite chickpea recipes as well as links, clips and information on chickpeas.
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Seitan
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Recipes, links and information on the meat substitute Seitan.
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Vegetarian Cooking
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Tasty Meat Free Cooking from around the world
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Bananas About Tomatoes
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Welcome to my tribute page to the worlds greatest fruit masquerading as a vegetable -the little red beauty that is the tomato. On this lens you'll find a few of my favourite tomato recipes as well as links to more than a few I wish I'd thought of. Y...
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Cooking With Butterbeans
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Tasty, versatile and nutritious, butter beans, also known as lima beans are one of my favourite pulses. On this lens you'll find recipes, links, shopping and information on butterbeans.
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Vegetarian Celebration Food
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On this lens you'll find recipes and links for vegetarian and some vegan celebration buffet food. So whether you're catering for an all veggie gathering or are stuck for what to serve your vegetarian guests you'll find some ideas here.
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Vegan Cooking
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Vegan Cooking recipes and links.
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Rose Elliot
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Rose Elliot is the undisputed queen bee of vegetarian cooking. She has published many brilliant veggie cookbooks which are an essential fixture in my kitchen.
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Beetroot
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Links, recipes, information, clips and snaps of good old beetroot.
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Turkish Vegetarian Cooking
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Turkish food is an intriguing blend of Asian, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and Balkan cuisine. Add in to that the many regional variations and specialities and you have a cuisine it is virtually impossible to grow tired of. On this lens you'll find...
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Vegan Cooking Video Showcase
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Welcome to the Vegan Cooking Video Showcase.
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Afghan Vegetarian Cooking
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Afghanistan's proximity to Iran and India has attracted many travellers and invaders over the centuries. As a result Afghan culture has absorbed many foreign influences including Greek, Persian and Indian.These influences have given Afghans a unique...
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Onions
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Onions are the bad boy of the vegetable world. They stink, they make make you cry but my God they're delicious. Salad Onions, scallions, spring onions, pickled onions, red onions, brown onions, shallots or white onions. I love them all. It would pr...
Shopping
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The Skull Shop
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Skull print clothing, jewellery and accessories
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Flower Remedies
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Bach Flower Remedies aim to deal with emotion rather than physical health. Despite being gentle and natural they can have a powerful effect on our emotional wellbeing. The remedies can either be taken neat or added to a glass of water depending on p...
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Kawaii Spectacle
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Kawaii and Decora buys and inspiration for girls.
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Kangol Hats and Bags
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Buy Kangol hats and bags online! Compare prices from a range of competitive sellers. Massive Choice. New and Vintage!
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The Big Hello Kitty Department Store
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The bright and kind-hearted kitten best known as Hello Kitty was created in 1974 by Sanrio in Tokyo, Japan. Hello Kitty appears on all manner of merchandise from clothing to computer games to furniture and is loved by both adults and children alike t...
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The Lingerie Stop
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The best lingerie deals online.
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The Burlesque Store
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Free inspiration and everything for your burlesque needs!
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Pink Power Shopping and Therapy
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Pink isn't only a pretty colour, it has many benefits for our sense of well being. It is used by colour therapists to treat a range of problems including skin inflammations, low self esteem and feelings of guilt. On this lens you find hints and tips...
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My Melody
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My Melody Store
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Monokuro Boo
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The big, huge Monokuro Boo store
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Black Wedding Dresses
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This year several designers have featured black wedding dresses in their bridal collections. Whilst this may strike some as a rather unconventional choice, it is not unprecedented. In the 1800's most women would marry in the best dress they could af...
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The Tarot Store
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Everything Tarot!
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Plus Size Fancy Dress
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Curvy dress ups for big beautiful women (and a few for big boys too!)
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Fancy Dress and Costume
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Been invited to a fancy dress party? Stuck for ideas? No time to shop? Then look no further, on this lens you'll find great costumes for adults, kids and even dogs. Dress up as anything from Mae West to a banana!
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Angelica Root For Natural Health
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Angelica Root can be used to treat menstrual problems, dull skin, gout, tiredness, psoriasis and water retention. It has a fresh, woody, herby scent which makes it a valuable addition to your aromatherapy kit. On this lens you'll find useful links,...
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International Interiors
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Give your home a unique feel by drawing on inspiration from around the globe.
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Handbags
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The best handbag deals online for all ages, styles and occasions.
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The Africa Boutique
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Buy African fashion online from a range of competitive and reputable retailers.
Assorted Famous Folk
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Oscar Wilde
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Page of Wilde related links and resources.
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Phoolan Devi
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'God has given me more strength to endure than he has given other women'
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Jordan
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The bold Jordan: glamour model, businesswoman, personality, author and mother. Pictures, quick facts, links, quotes, clips, shopping and more.
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Dirk Bogarde
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Links, clips and resources on the late English actor and writer Dirk Bogarde.
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Mae West
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Welcome to my Mae West Lens, it is and will remain a work in progress as I struggle to list all the best links to all things Mae online. If you have a site or lens you'd like added please let me know.
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Joan Collins
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England's sexiest pensioner and legendary on screen bitch.
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John Smeaton
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They've got bombs but we've got Smeaton!
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Little Edie Beale
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This is the best thing to wear for today, you understand. Because I don't like women in skirts and the best thing is to wear pantyhose or some pants under a short skirt, I think. Then you have the pants under the skirt and then you can pull the stock...
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Quentin Crisp
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'Blind with mascara and dumb with lipstick, I paraded the dim streets of Pimlico with my overcoat wrapped round me as though it were a tailless ermine cape...'-Quentin Crisp
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Jackie Collins
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Once described by Louis Malle as a 'raunchy moralist', Jackie Collins is the author of some of the most unintentionally, hilarious trash novels ever printed. Cringe at her sex scenes, marvel at the insane plot twists, the terrible dialogue and then...
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Germaine Greer
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'Act quickly, think slowly.' -Germaine Greer
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Camille Paglia
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Keeping an eye on Camille.
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Jimmy Saville
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Now then, now then!
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Barbara Windsor
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Barbara Windsor star of Eastenders, The Carry On series, theatre and all round national institution.
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Candy Darling
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Candy Darling- Warhol Superstar.
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Julie Burchill
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England's most acerbic, controversial and frequently hilarious journalist and author.
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Amy Winehouse
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Amy Winehouse news, links, clips, downloads and store.
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Jerome K Jerome
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Jerome Klapka Jerome was born in Walsall, England on 2nd May 1859 to Jerome Clapp and Marguerite Jones. He is perhaps best known for his book 'Three Men in a Boat' a humourous account of three men, based on Jerome and two friends, travelling up the T...
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Frances Farmer
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Frances Farmer links, clips, movies and more.
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Kate Moss
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Kate Moss links, shopping and resources.
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Kevyn Aucoin
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'That's why I began doing makeup in the first place: I was hoping that through helping people see the beauty in themselves, I could try and find it in me.' -Kevyn Aucoin 14th May 1962 - 7th May 2002
Art
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Pierre et Gilles
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Links, clips, books and more
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Banksy
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Banksy links, pictures, clips, books and more.
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Stella Vine
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British Artist Stella Vine is best known for her gaudy, childlike yet disturbing paintings of celebrities. Discovered by the art collector Charles Sattchi, her work is loved and loathed in equal measure. In 2007 she designed a range of clothing for T...
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Tom Of Finland
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Erotic gay art by Tom of Finland. Links resources and more.
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Billy Childish
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Wild Billy Childish
Shameless Traffic Grabbing Attempts
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Weight Loss
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Weight loss tips and help.
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The Line of Succession to the U.K Throne.
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Most of us probably know who the first few people in line to the throne, once her majesty dies or decides to retire to a bungalow in Essex, actually are. However it's a long line of succession, there's loads of the buggers. So much so that on reading...
Villans, Bufoons and Bad Lots
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Richard Madeley
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The madness of Madeley can perhaps best be summed up in this comment he made to Bill Clinton whilst discussing the Monica Lewinsky scandal.... 'I was in a similar position to you. I was accused of shoplifting. But unlike you, I knew I was innocent ......
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Jodie Marsh
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Meet Jodie Marsh
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Councillor Terry Kelly
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Scottish Labour Councillor Terry Kelly defies both description and belief! All I can do is point you in his direction and allow you to boggle your own mind. Please note that this man is a real councillor elected to serve real people in a real constit...
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Jeremy Kyle
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Satans own representitive on earth.........
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Judy Finnigan
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Welcome to the page of the long suffering Judy Finnigan wife of the hatstand mad Richard Madeley.
Films and Telly
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Footballers Wives
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Page of clips, links and other odds and ends related to the sadly missed ITV1 and BBC America series Footballers Wives.
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Prisoner: Cell Block H
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The Original Bad Girls......
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Life On Mars
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Life on Mars links, clips and news.
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Pink Narcissus
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Links, clips and information on Pink Narcissus.
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Ashes To Ashes
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Ashes to Ashes: The follow up to the BBC series Life on Mars
Other Lenses
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Cheapskates
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What this definitely isn’t is a get rich quick plan. It isn't even a plan just some things I've tried that have saved me money. Whether you just want to save a bit of cash, get some freebies or obtain free items to resell there's...
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Affiliate Future Review
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Are you looking for a good affiliate scheme with a low payout threshold and an impressive choice of advertisers? Then look no further Affiliate Future is just what you're after.
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Community Care Grants
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Do you qualify?
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eBay Bestsellers
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The eBay (UK) Bestsellers of 2007!
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Ping Two Tone Golf Balls
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As competition on the internet increases it's harder than ever to find a good, profitable niche. That said it's by no means impossible. PING two tone golf balls are a fast growing successful niche seller that you might want to try. On this lens you'...
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A Giant Squid's Favourite Fifty
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On waking up today I was somewhat surprised...no make that totally astonished to discover that I'd turned into a giant squid! Naturally I did all the usual things whooping, cackling and victory dances but you know what spoilsports people can be -wou...
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I'm So Bored
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I made this lens to help relieve any feelings of boredom that may be lurking out there. It's a big internet and an even bigger world. There's loads of stuff to do and no excuse for being bored. On this you'll find links, clips and shopping to help y...
My Blog
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I blog here too sometimes
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I do the odd post here
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You can find me here as well from time to time
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The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde: Stories, Plays, Poems & Essays
Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 10/11/2008)
Against Nature (A Rebours) (Penguin Classics)
Amazon Price: $10.20 (as of 10/11/2008)
Goodness Had Nothing to Do With It
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How to Be Idle
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I like.......
- Pickled Politics
- UK Political Blog
- Average Tosser
- Binty McShae
- Benefit Scrounging Scum
- Bendy girl writes.
- Clairwil's store
- My Amazon Shop
- Chase Me Ladies
- Very funny blog.
- Chicken Yoghurt
- UK political blog
- Katy Newton
- Bloody fantastic blog.
- Duff and Nonsense
- David Duff offending everyone.
- Doctor Vee
- Top notch Scottish Blog
- Fat Sparrow
- She knows what you did last summer.....
- The Ill Man
- He's sick!
- Flying Rodent
- Another Joker.
Benefit Scrounging Scum
Benefit Scrounging Scum
I love this blog and will think less of you if you don't!
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- [audio] Infomercial Makes Leap To Big Screen
- Onion Radio News - with Doyle Redland
- Historical Archives: To Be Sold - Tri-Cornered Shoes
- Come evening, leave the Boots to the field work. TRI-CORNERED SHOES are the Fancy Shoes from the sho...
- Historical Archives: To Be Sold - Rather Large Buttons
- "Would you be caught with a Button that does not attract the Eye?"The Seamstrys that has need of a g...
- Historical Archives: Ship's Log
- Departing To The Ends Of The Earth.Small expedition ship The Petula Rosa has departed from the Shore...
- Historical Archives: Secret Society Of Free-Bakers Has Fail'd To Gain Influence
- Thus Far For Archaic Fraternity No Meetings In Smoke Filled Chambers To Plot Conspiracies Moſt...
- Historical Archives: To Be Sold - Carved Wooden Heads
- By the most skilled Crafts-men have been created Carved Wooden HEADS of remark able quality and bila...
BBC News
- IMF in global 'meltdown' warning
- The world is facing financial "meltdown", the International Monetary Fund warns, as it offers help t...
- N Korea taken off US terror list
- The US removes North Korea from its state terror list after the North agrees to nuclear inspection d...
- Hurricane batters Western Mexico
- Hurricane Norbert strikes Mexico's Baja California peninsula, blowing down roofs and causing residen...
BoingBoing
- Over-surveilled Brits build giant picture of their leader out of CCTV cameras
- Becky Hogge from the Open Rights Group sez, I've just come back from Parliament Square in London, wh...
- Tweethearts: blogger proposes to nerd girlfriend over Twitter, she tweets back acceptance.
- A nice way to end the week. Congratulations to Boing Boing pals Sean Bonner and Tara Brown. (Some re...
- Panel finds Palin abused power; Judge orders email from her private accounts be preserved
- (Image by Kate Black). In Alaska, a legislative panel investigating vice-presidential Sarah Palin ha...
- Serialization of The Deal, Chapter 19
- My friend Joe Hutsko contacted with the intriguing offer to serialize his novel, The Deal, on Boing...
- Gaiman's Graveyard Book -- spooky, magical retelling of The Jungle Book in a graveyard
- Yesterday, I blogged about Neil Gaiman's Graveyard Book hitting number one on the New York Times you...
- Entertainment industry made up $250 billion/750,000 jobs losses due to piracy
- Ars Technica's Julian Sanchez takes a long, investigative look at the entertainment industry's claim...
Wonkette
- Philadelphia Hockey Fans Wildly Boo Sarah Palin
- Hey McCain-Palin campaign: not to say "we told you so," but in fact to say "HA HA TROLLOPS, we told...
- Liberal Alaskan Laws Smear Sarah Palin
- So what's the deal, is this gal a rotten crook? Will the Obama wolves throw her in the slammer with...
- http://wonkette.com/403446/403446
- READ FASTER, YOU FILTHY BUMS: Hey, remember how the Troopergate report was supposed to come out toda...
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- WALNUTS IS A HERO: Whoa hey John McCain decided to calm the lynch mob for the first time at a rally...
- Colin Powell Testifies About Nude Hijinks With Ted Stevens
- Well "my friends" it is Friday and this is precisely the sort of headline that will either make peop...
Word of the Day
- plaudit: Dictionary.com Word of the Day
- plaudit: enthusiastic approval.
MAKE
- Super TV-B-Gone
- Florin made a giant TV-B-Gone... 48 IR LEDs and an ATmega8 that sends the signals to the LEDs. Sourc...
- DIY Halloween : The Scarecrow from Hell
- Well if not hell maybe just from that creepy dark crawl space in your house. You know the one..Anywa...
- Making Austin Weird: Pinball Cake
- From now until the awesomeness that is Maker Faire Austin, I'll be highlighting projects that you ca...
- Origami skeleton
- Look at this strange and cool origami skeleton by Marc Kirschenbaum - there are 10 pages of complica...
- Maker Faire Austin: Teeter Totter
- Maker Faire is a great place to bring your family. There are plenty of things to do no matter what a...
Wired News
- Power Ascender: Ballsy Tool Yanks People, Equipment up Walls
- What it is: Atlas Power Ascender
What it's used for: Rapidly pulling people and their gear up the s... - Hands On: 'Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep'
- Birth By Sleep, the upcoming PSP entry in the Kingdom Hearts series, reminded me of why I like this...
- Nintendo DS Steals the Tokyo Game Show
- At the Tokyo Game Show, it's the year of the Nintendo DS. With more than 23 million units sold in Ja...
- Video: 192 Lasers, Nuclear Weapons, and Fusion Power
- Wired Science visits the high-security National Ignition Facility, which Department of Energy scient...
- Inside Operation Highlander: NSA's Wiretapping of Americans Overseas
- A top secret NSA wiretapping facility accused of wiretapping innocent Americans abroad was hastily s...
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