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Post by drew on Jul 30, 2007 11:43:21 GMT
London 'flooded' in disaster film How the centre of London could look if the author's predictions came true. In scenes that may no longer be dismissed as far-fetched, a new film is to chart what would happen if the Thames Barrier was overwhelmed.  The film is due to be released in August. news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6920284.stmIf I had seen this on Saturday I might have been more prepared for Woburn. |
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Post by drew on Mar 12, 2007 11:43:05 GMT
Thanks Grant (and Stephany),
that was quick, it must be a very local newsagent.
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Post by drew on Mar 7, 2007 9:42:36 GMT
Hi Richard, Thanks for the reminder of the earlier mention of this site. I now realise that something has changed becasue I was then able to see the name to whom it was registered. Now I can't. I wonder if that implies it has recently changed hands. Somehow, I don't think it will be a major rival to HWI!  Roger This is now listed to [name deleted]. As you said earlier it sounds as though it is from north of the border. Please delete this if it is not public knowledge. |
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Post by drew on Mar 3, 2007 12:06:04 GMT
Great interview but I didn't like Mark Forrest's remark afterwards about Hayley's "limitations," I assume because she said she wasn't an opera singer and had to find another way of singing "One Fine Day." Comments like that just play into the hands of sniffy people who dismiss crossover artists. Considering that Mark said that Classic FM also read the site, perhaps we shall hear an apology. Thank you Dave for sharing the interview with us. |
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Post by drew on Mar 2, 2007 18:31:08 GMT
Forgive me Richard, but I have never heard Hayley say Yeah! WOW Yes, but YEAH non. |
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Post by drew on Mar 1, 2007 11:18:41 GMT
FilmFunnily enough, Pride and Prejudice with Matthew Macfadyen and Keira Knightly is filmed in the same place in Tunbridge Wells we shot the cover for my new album Treasure. Thanks Stephany. I don't think we would have guessed where the pictures came from. Groombridge Place www.ukattraction.com/a_print/print_entries_frames.php?&e=2793KSU&a=0This should increase their visitor numbers. I hope that they have the CD in stock ready for their re-opening. |
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Post by drew on Oct 14, 2007 16:24:14 GMT
I did think it was very sporting though, when England scored the try right at the beginning and the England player patted your guy on the head as if to say "sorry mate, but I had to do it!!" Also at the end when they shook hands. That must be very hard for a loosing side. Grant, it is a very special game, quite unlike the round ball variety. I refereed two (youth) games today. The second was Bedford Under 14's against Ruislip Under 14's. In the second half I sent off a Ruislip player, not for disagreeing with my correct decision, but for swearing at the referee and continuing to do so. (Once they reach 19 they realise that you never even think about swearing at a referee). At the end of the game, he came up to me, shook my hand and said "sorry Sir". Now, would you ever hear those words on a football pitch? In rugby, any disputes with the referee are resolved after the game, in the bar (although not necessarily at the Under 14's age group). I think every Englishman who follows rugby was feeling a little bit tired and tetchy this morning (probably through over indulgence). I cannot imagine how every French rugby supporter was feeling. |
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Post by drew on Oct 13, 2007 18:31:19 GMT
Tonight Stephany, as an aperitif to the main course of the day, I am drinking the French classic - Kir Royale. A subtle blend of the red and the white, with added sparkle. That reminds me of something.
Good luck.
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Post by drew on Sept 30, 2007 17:22:48 GMT
If Ireland lose, we are against New Zealand in quarter final (in Cardiff). Stephany Good luck Stephany. I think you need it.Next Saturday I shall start the first half with a bottle Southbank Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc (my NZ favourite) and then in the second half, a bottle of La Clape Chateau Rouquette sur Mer (my French favourite). Not taking sides, always the unbiased referee. May the best wine win. |
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Post by drew on Sept 18, 2007 9:26:04 GMT
Perhaps the English team could tie bells to their socks and do a morris dance or maybe tie long ribbons to the goal posts and dance around those in typical Mayday fashion !! Thanks Jeff. That explains their abysmal performance last Friday. They obviously had their feet tied together. From my seat I couldn't see the bells. (Not until the next day at Notre Dame!) |
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Post by drew on Sept 7, 2007 15:19:31 GMT
This one is for you Chris: www.inlondon.com/Competitions/Win-an-All-Black-Pack/index.cfm All Black Packs
In London and Air New Zealand have teamed up to give away 5 All Black supporters packs.
Each pack includes branded USB stick, scarf, tattoos, face paint and supporter phone charm.
For yur chance to win this rare and awesome prize, enter your details below and press submit.
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Competition runs from 02/09/2007 - 30/09/2007 |
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Post by drew on Sept 5, 2007 16:08:38 GMT
All Blacks not holding back
All Blacks head coach Graham Henry has named his first side of the World Cup for New Zealand's clash with Italy in Marseille on Saturday. Date: Saturday September 8, 2007
Kick off: 13:45 (12:45 BST)
Venue: Stade Vélodrome, Marseille
Referee: Wayne Barnes (England)
Touch judges: Christophe Berdos (France), Mark Lawrence (South Africa)
Television match official: Craig Joubert (South Africa)
Assessor: Ian Scotney (Australia)  Now I know young Wayne, I wonder if I should give Hayley his number. He does like his beer.
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Post by drew on Sept 5, 2007 16:02:40 GMT
ABs` veil of secrecy  Richie McCaw keeps the game plan simple
The World Cup means so much to so many, and at times it can mean too much to some. So much so they will go to any extent to gain the upper hand.
The most recent of these scenarios came when All Black assistant coach Wayne Smith accused England of sending reporters dressed in camouflage to spy on an All Black training session.
Yet anyone hoping to crack the All Black codes at this coming World Cup will need more than a set of combats and a spy camera.
To prevent any underhand tactics the All Blacks have gone to extensive measures this time around. They will use the latest in encrypted radio technology to thwart sideline eavesdroppers
The engineer of the equipment, Mike Head, said the radios and encryption key are almost impossible to crack.
"If you allowed for a fairly optimistic four tests per second you would be looking at five million years to find the key," he said.
"There are almost a billion billion combinations. It would take a number of lifetimes."
Darren Shand, All Blacks team manager, admitted they could not afford to have people eavesdropping on players' conversations during games or training.
"There's information that's sensitive enough that it could alter the course of the match if other people had it, so the encryption capability is a critical factor," he said. Looks like they spotted the cameras at Shepherd's Bush.
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Post by drew on Sept 5, 2007 13:13:40 GMT
Another Kiwi Ceili (but no Hayley): Rugby World Cup: Programme of Events at Marseille
Wednesday, 29/8/07
In the run up to the Rugby World Cup, the following events will take place in Marseille over the next 2 weeks:
30 August – 17 September: Ta Moko: Taku Ara, Taku Mana
Photographic exhibition by New Zealander, Arno Gasteiger. The photographs and texts tell the story of six Maori whose lives took many turns, with their pathways inscribed on their skin. Their journeys are documented by self-made tattoos and by Ta Moko. Location: Espace Culture, 42 La Canabière, 13001 Marseille. For more information click on www.mairie-marseille.fr (external link).
Wednesday 5 September: contemporary Maori cultural workshops open to the public throughout the day to promote an understanding of the significance of haka, poi, moko, taiaha and other arts. Manaia Performing Arts Company. Location: Prado Beach (next to Sofitel Palm Beach), alongside the Beach Rugby competition.
Saturday 8 September: pre-match contemporary Maori culture demonstrations performed Manaia at the Comité de Provence (Provence Rugby Union) stand at the entrance to the Stade Vélodrome, to warm up the crowd before the game.
Saturday 8 September (from 21h onwards): Kiwi music night at Dock des Suds, a 4000-capacity venue in an old loading dock/warehouse. The Black Seeds will be performing live from 21h-23h, followed by Kiwi and international music mixed by DJs from Loop Records and Breaks Co-Op. Location: Dock des Suds, 12 rue Urbain V, 13002 Marseille. Door fee: 10€. Reservations at www.dock-des-suds.org (external link).
For further information see the New Zealand Government press release (external link).www.nzembassy.com/news.cfm?CFID=7007296&CFTOKEN=32094531&c=6&l=37&i=3843 |
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Post by drew on Feb 27, 2007 9:01:49 GMT
Sounds like Hayley confessed to the BBC audience this morning that she would be supporting the All Blacks in the World Cup during September.
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