Archive for February, 2010
Essential Babylon 5 episode list
Posted on February 9th, 2010 by Chris
Remember that full set of Babylon 5 DVDs we bought ourselves for Christmas? Well, we’re already into the fourth series. (Only one more season after this one — boo hoo!)
This might be a good time to point out, for the benefit of anyone else who is about to purchase the boxed set, that the discs [...]
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How to stand under Niagara Falls without getting wet
Posted on February 4th, 2010 by Chris
Just make sure it’s switched off when you visit.
Puzzled? Let me explain…
Having let it languish on the shelves for a couple of years, I’ve just started reading John Todd’s ‘Race for the World‘, and it’s already thrown up some amazing facts, including this bit where the author is describing his journey through Canada:
The single disappointment [...]
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Belvoir cordials
Posted on February 4th, 2010 by Chris
When you get thirsty, there’s nothing better than a cool refreshing drink of fruit juice. (Well, except for a good strong cup of tea, maybe.) Try to find a soft drink that doesn’t contain glucose-fructose syrup (aka high fructose corn syrup outside Britain) and you will have a tough challenge on your hands.
Belvoir cordials, however, [...]
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Remembering William McBeath
Posted on February 2nd, 2010 by Chris
Further to our post (last September) about William McBeath, we were delighted to receive the following news in a comment from reader John Hamilton:
Regarding your blog about William McBeath in Canwick Road cemetery. A group of Rangers supporters have purchased a 50 year lease on the plot, and a fund of nearly £2500 was raised [...]



