Category Archives: life

Meat between two slices of bread

Posted on May 20, 2009 by caspar

http://londonist.com/2009…andwich_wee.php Apparently it’s National Sandwich Week. Sure, it’s only a marketing ruse from the evil sandwich overlords of the British Sandwich Association but tasty nonetheless. More from Londonist

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Waiting for your call waiting

Posted on January 28, 2009 by caspar

It’s a mild coincidence that happens to everyone, you call a friend and as your phone is dialing or reaching their answerphone message, the little blinking message on your phone tells you that they are trying to call you. So … Continue reading →

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Brainiacs live long and prosper..

Posted on November 20, 2008 by caspar

This week’s Nature contains an essay by Ian Deary on the well-established but somewhat mysterious finding that intelligent people live longer. He cites one particular study of approx 1 million men who completed national service in Sweden. They were followed … Continue reading →

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The Zen Cocktail

Posted on November 10, 2008 by caspar

three years ago i made the new year’s resolution never to drink the same drink twice in one day. That year I kept my resolution religiously and i enjoyed it so much that the next year I carried on in … Continue reading →

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The Puppy

Posted on August 7, 2008 by caspar

In our back yard a boy keeps his little dog Sharik chained up, a ball of fluff shackled since he was a puppy. One day I took him some chicken bones that were still warm and smelled delicious. The boy … Continue reading →

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Gorilla fundraising

Posted on July 23, 2008 by caspar

My gorilla suit has arrived, I’ve purchased a pair of plimsoles, I may even start training any day now. Please sponsor me to help make it impossible for me to back out. Thanks

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run for the hills, the mountains and the lowlands

Posted on July 9, 2008 by caspar

i never thought i’d say this but i am taking up jogging. since the first time they made us do cross county aged 8, i’ve known i am a dreadful runner, even when i was incredibly fit from 6 days … Continue reading →

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nanowrimovember

Posted on October 31, 2007 by caspar

Yes, it’s that time of the year again. Starting at midnight, thousands of people all around the world are racing to write a 50,000 word novel from beginning to end in the 30 days that November hath. Yes, it’s (Inter)NAtional … Continue reading →

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Mischief Bus

Posted on September 24, 2007 by caspar

And if you had a dog called Rascal, you would probably need a special vehicle to drive him around in, wouldn’t you? I just bought this:

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Raskolnikov Akbar

Posted on September 16, 2007 by caspar

Please welcome the newest member of our family, Rascal.. He will come to live with us just as soon as we move into our new penthouse flat in the barrier block: It’s been a good week! 😀 more photo’s of … Continue reading →

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Dublin, money or something else?

Posted on August 24, 2007 by caspar

If you know what i am talking about then you decide.. post a comment below to express an opinion, thanks. UPDATE: seems like cash is king.. plus i’ve got them a couple of token presents.. including a very large poster … Continue reading →

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nouvelle chip butty

Posted on June 1, 2007 by caspar

1 large white potato 1 garlic pitta wild rocket olive oil rosemary blast the potato in the microwave for 2.5 minutes, then slice into 1cm thick discs, sprinkle with olive oil and rosemary, roast in a hot oven (220 deg … Continue reading →

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Fodor on meaning of life

Posted on May 29, 2007 by caspar

“I rather doubt that life has a meaning. If I thought perhaps it did, and I wanted to find out what its meaning is, I don’t imagine I’d ask someone whose credentials consist of a PhD in philosophy.” – Jerry … Continue reading →

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zombie boobs

Posted on April 14, 2007 by caspar

Remember, when George W. Bush was elected, and he said that thing about how, by 2008, we’d have “movies that would explode in our balls like a shotgun filled with handjobs”? Well, that promise came true two days ago when … Continue reading →

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Small world I

Posted on March 19, 2007 by caspar

The modern conference resembles the pilgrimage of medieval Christendom in that it allows the participants to indulge themselves in all the pleasures and diversions of travel while appearing to be austerely bent on self-improvement. To be sure, there are certain … Continue reading →

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