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Things that piss you off that shouldn't
MakemineVanilla replied to AVFCforever1991's topic in Off Topic
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Close Range, starring Scott Adkins: I haven't laughed so much in ages! Great fight choreography, everyone's a lousy shot and the ammo rarely runs out. More ham than a deli-counter but great entertainment. The only question is whether Scott, who was born in Sutton Coldfield, is a Villa fan?
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13 The American remake of 13 Tzameti, directed by the same guy who directed the original. With stars like Statham, Ray Winston and Micky Rourke queuing up for this one, they obviously thought it was going to win prizes. Sadly, the changes made to suit an American audience, just ruined it from the start, and although it isn't as bad as Rotton Tomatoes thought it (3.8%), I didn't feel prompted to switch off.
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I never got round to reading his science-fiction, did you?
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There is something rather comforting, knowing that the kid's going to survive and the bad guys are not.
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Determined to seek a bit of comfort and familiarity through these dark and chilly days of January, I decided to re-read Iain Banks's best book, The Crow Road. Its just as good as I vaguely remember it. Some say it is his best book, and I wouldn't disagree.
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Forgive me father for I have sinned! This week I watched three Jason Statham films, all with the same basic plot - kid in danger, bent cops, massive retribution. I loved every minute!
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Tarkowski played for Burnley - enough said!
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A big test for Carlos and Langlet - the former for his distribution and the latter for is lack of pace.
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Kaizen is an excellent strategy for easing yourself into regular workouts. Resist the temptation to over do it by restricting yourself to one set of light weights or easy cardio. Kaizen is the Japanese system of making small incremental improvements.
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What is your experience of mental health?
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What is your experience of mental health?
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One of the problems with working at home is lack of the time structure which going to work provides: boredom is defined as "structure hunger" by psychologists. Experiment with a timetable of when you work and when you take breaks; and try to stick to it. Make sure you are getting enough sleep and set a time for doing your walks. -
What is your experience of mental health?
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The British transport system is run on the same lines as the evacuation of Dunkirk - long queues and a lot of dependence on the kindness of strangers. -
So how do David Lynch's films hold up these days - I've always loved Blue Velvet but haven't watched it for a while? Maybe quirkiness only works once?
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The only thing I know about Jimmy Fallon is that he does a pretty decent Neil Young impression.
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I thought that the narrative arc lost its way, but as a collection of morality tales I found it powerful and very funny at times.
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The Tin Drum with subtitles is available (sound a bit low). Based on Günter Grass's novel. https://youtu.be/HNVU7mVPsfc?si=Gr2suK5PNgFJ8jwQ
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That's interesting and it does make me wonder whether the real reason there are no gardens, is to avoid the owners being tempted to try and grow vegetables etc. I was amazed to find out just how huge the development is. Personally, I would prefer one of the classic old council houses on the cliff: they're the same design as the ones my parents lived in.
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It is quite an interesting location and it looks like the houses were built on land formerly occupied by warehouses or similar. Clive Road looks like it runs along a cliff which was once the natural shoreline, and the ground below may have been both saline and devoid of topsoil. The limitations might have determined the design, with the added risk of flooding in mind. Ideal for two-car dinkies who hate gardening and like a harbour view. But I bet there's a few been bought as a potential Airbnb.
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I wouldn't deny that he can be frustrating but his stats of 4 goals and 2 assists is a very decent contribution. His shooting accuracy (61%) is the same as Diaby and Bailey. His deflected goal which got Villa over the line, proves that he might be luckier than most. He's not as good as Ken Swain but few are.
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Match Thread: FAC3: Middlebrough v Villa
MakemineVanilla replied to limpid's topic in FAC3: Middlesbrough a
Villa need more quality because I can't see a plan so far, except maybe to run the legs off them.- 756 replies
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I've been watching Dennis Potter's The Singing Detective on iPlayer, which has proven to be just as brilliant as I remembered it. The combination of 1930s music, hilarity, pathos, and Joanne Whalley's charms, adds up to a BBC tour de force. Am I right, or am I right?
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The RJW63 Official Jack Grealish Appreciation Thread
MakemineVanilla replied to kevangrealish's topic in Other Football
I doubt if Jack gives a damn about the trinkets and is more upset about the possible danger to his friends and family. From the warnings being given about the dangers of social media, I suspect players are targetted who show themselves wearing expensive bling. Maybe that's why Robbie Fowler bought houses, because you can't load them into the back of a van. I seem to remember Ruud Gullit drove a Toyota when he moved to Chelsea. Maybe Jack should become a brand embassador for Casio?