Archive for 2005
theguardian reports that Passport cost rises by 21% to pay for security checks. Now, if I was very cynical, I’d think the Home Office were going to ramp up the cost of passports each year so that when it finally comes the time officially to include ID cards with them, that final leap in price turns out to be much less than anticipated.
But, as I say, that would be very cynical.
The evidence is in. The moon landings were faked.
(As James said: That’s no moon.)
Oh my word. My jaw has dropped. Just take a listen (with RealPlayer) to a clip of Bush Was Right. (Via Tim, who’s all over G2 today.)
Bothered by leaves on the line? They can really mess up your train journey, can’t they? But why do they cause problems? Surely they’re only leaves? Soft, floaty leaves – how can they harm a big, butch, intercity train?
If only we knew, then we wouldn’t feel so frustrated. We wouldn’t mind late trains because we’d understand.
Fortunately, help is at hand in the form of a leaflet, produced by Network Rail and a couple of train operating companies, called The Challenge of Falling Leave. This brings to life such concepts as “carbonisation”, “Sandite” and “Low Adhesion Training” in a simple, pocket-sized guide that every commuter will cherish.
The back page even features a helpful rundown of some of the most common leaves, so never again will you have to wonder “Is that a sycamore I see before me?” as you stare impotently out of the window of a stationary carriage.
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