Archive for 2004
Following the literally shaky success of my Argos bed, I have finally got around to assembling my IKEA desk. The flat-packed pieces were much better made and the construction process was relatively painless.
I’m also pleased to report that the desk wasn’t as large as expected so there is plenty of room between it and the bed. The final product looks quite good, even if I say so myself, and is very sturdy:
How evil can you get? Lorraine Kelly’s Baby and Toddler Eating Plan – a very public admission of guilt.
(Via Anders Hanson.)
The school standards minister has launched a pre-emptive strike at the predictive claims of dumbing down that will accompany Thursday’s (almost certain to be) “best ever” A-level results. One quote caught my satirical eye:
“As a nation we like knocking success and it’s bad for us and we should stop it,” he said.
Translation:
“As a nation we like knocking New Labour and it’s bad for us and we should stop it,” he said.
Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez has survived a recall referendum.
It has been called in protest against his tracksuits, slicked down hair, gold jewelry and propensity for nicking hub caps.
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