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I cannot remember when I last purchased a TV (if ever) so I am a complete novice in purchasing TVs.

I have recently moved into a 1 bed place which has quite a large living room / dining room and need to get myself a TV. I have Sky and also looking to get myself a Playstation in the new year.

Any recommendations on size, make, functionality etc?

SkySports literally laughing at him tonight.

8 touches in 1st half, least amount of any prem player this season, 2 of which were at kick off and the other 6 weren't even near the box!

Great choice! 

Berlin is an awesome city with plenty to do, I've never been for a Stag but went for my 21st some years back.

I've known people who've been out a Stag Do and based on my experience and their trip activities:

- 5 a side

- Hertha Berlin match (tickets are very cheap)

- Beer bike

- Segway tour

- Trabent Trek (Google it)

Nightlife:

- Matrix - Stag / multi-national friendly 

- Watergate

- Tresor

- Berghain

Interestingly, Phil Knight has also very recently annouched he is to step down as Nike Chairman....

Villa have now confirmed that Benteke has asked to leave the club, but have rejected claims the powerful forward refused to travel on the pre-season trip to Germany.

A club statement read: "In response to reports that Christian Benteke has not travelled to Germany with the club and has made a transfer request, we can confirm that both are accurate.

"For clarity's sake, however, he had already been given extra time off until July 18 and was reminded that there are three years remaining on his contract.

"We consider him to be a Villa player and expect that he will be with us for the 2013-14 season.

"Having received his transfer request, we have also informed him that should we receive an offer within an appropriate timeframe during pre-season which meets our valuation we would act upon it. But he will remain a Villa player should this not happen."

Villa manager Paul Lambert has expressed his disappointment at Benteke's request, but remains hopeful that the player will stay at the club.

Lambert said: "While we're hugely disappointed that Christian has put in a transfer request, it's important that people appreciate we are trying to build something strong and vibrant here at the club, something this club demands and stands for, and we want Christian to be part of that."

Sky Sports News

Brian Doogan, head if Media has said the following:

'In response to reports Benteke has not travelled 2 Germany with the Club and has made a transfer request, both are accurate, for clarity’s sake, however, he had already been given extra time off until July 18 & was reminded there are 3yrs remaining on his contract, we consider him to be a Villa player & expect he'll be with us for the 2013-14 season. Having received transfer request, we've also informed him that should we receive offer within appropriate time frame during preseason that meets valuation we would act upon it. But he'll remain a Villa player should this not happen. Villa manager PL said “While we’re hugely disappointed Christian has put in a transfer request, its important people appreciate we're trying build something strong vibrant at Villa, something Club demands&stands for & we want CB part of it.”

Took from Proud to be a Villan Facebook

Newcastle Chronicle reporting that Newcastle United given the green light to bid for Darren Bent

When reading the article it's just taking what the Evening Mail has reported and twisted to their approach (i.e. positive approach),the difficulties of being a journalist.

It's still a tad awkward viewing for some reason. However not quite as awkward as Chase and Status...

I wish I had been able to experience the festival prior pre super fence era - I can imagine it would have been a very different experience.

What have GiffGaff changed in their T&C's?

Excuse the potentially daft question but what is an SSD then? Guessing a different type of memory?

I am looking to purchase a new laptop for approximately £300-£500.

Requirements:

• Decent battery
• Lightweight
• Decent sized hard drive
• Primary use music and internet

Thoughts on Chromebooks?

Not yet, still getting ideas off people but not made a decision as yet.

So, I will be heading to my first full moon party in Ko phangan whilst out in South East Asia in February. Does anyone have any recommendations of where to stay?

I am looking for a budget camera for my travels here in Australia, any recommendations between $100 - $200.

Has anybody used a GoPro before?

I am currently in the process of potentially starting up a discount/voucher website in a small town here in Western Australia, for the website and facebook page I require a small basic logo with the words: Margaret River Discounts

Are there any willing designers that could assist me please?

Sorry to hijack your topic....My girlfriend and I are looking to go to WA to complete our regional work, any areas you recommend? At the moment it looks like Margaret River or Albany.

Great country - I did Island hopping with a company called Busabout, but Sail Croatia definitely had the best boats. Weather, girls, food and beer is great out there.

Island of Pag is meant to be awesome too.

league positions over the last 5 years

League Cup to be rebranded Capital One Cup in new deal

The League Cup will be known as the Capital One Cup from next season after the Football League agreed a new four-year sponsorship deal.

The competition had been sponsored by brewers Molson Coors since 1998, and branded as the Carling Cup since 2003.

Football League chief commercial officer Richard Heaselgrave said: "This is terrific news for clubs and a great way to conclude the season."

The first draw for the Capital One Cup will be held on Thursday, 14 June.

League Cup winners

2012: Liverpool

2011: Birmingham

2010: Manchester United

2009: Manchester United

2008: Tottenham

The first-round ties will be held in the week beginning 13 August and will start the domestic season this year, with the league programme following over the weekend of 18 August.

All Championship clubs - bar Blackburn and Bolton - will be in the first-round draw alongside clubs from League One and League Two.

Thirteen Premier League clubs join Blackburn and Bolton in round two, to be played at the end of August, while seven top-flight sides involved in European football join the competition in round three.

The 2011-12 Carling Cup was won by Kenny Dalglish's Liverpool .

Heaselgrave added: "The Capital One Cup is in great shape having been re-invigorated in recent seasons by a number of memorable finals, some thrilling midweek cup football and a first glimpse of the stars of the future."

The first final of the Capital One Cup will take place at Wembley on Sunday, 24 February 2013.

Source - BBC Sport

Unfortunately I don't believe ski resort work is allowed to get 2nd year visa signed off.

Yeah - Mildura is north Victoria - trying to find somewhere which isn't a complete dive but still good fun and with work in the area available.

I am currently living in Melbourne on a working holiday visa basis. I am soon looking to complete my 3 months regional work to get my 2nd year visa, does anyone have any experiences (good and bad) and even better still contacts.

Share the news Gazton.....