Category Archives: 4FoxAche

I am Spartacus…

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Shades

Story here, here, here, even here. My view here. (NSFW)

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Those luddite watermelons…

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Shades

It seems that those of a green disposition really hate us, almost as much as they despise themselves. I swore at the radio this morning when some greeny on the Today programme accused E.On of crimes against humanity because of … Continue reading →

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Tomorrow, the clock strikes thirteen.

Posted on April 5, 2009 by Shades

1984 starts as follows… It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen. That was set on April 4th, 1984, although George Orwell actually wtote most of it in 1944 and was originally going to … Continue reading →

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Please pay attention

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Shades

Several street billboards have Change4Life nag notices in Bradford, designed to make people think about their children’s lifestyles. I snapped a couple today, shown below. The wonders of Paint.net contrast adjustment manages to recover the message.

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Fiscal stimulus and sheds- New Tellys anyone?

Posted on January 12, 2009 by Shades

If you have been vaguely thinking of upgrading to high definition TV but waiting until your old telly needed replacing, you may have to get your finger out, as the bansturbators are at it again, with another bit of greenwash. … Continue reading →

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