Why on earth would anyone want to award Manchester the first Las Vegas-style supercasino in the UK??
Riiigghht… Organisers say it will regenerate a poor area of east Manchester, promising a £265 million investment and 2,700 direct and indirect jobs in one of the most deprived parts of the country.
Deprived is right! It’s great having up to 1,250 unlimited jackpot gaming machines housed on a 5,000 square metre site, an entertainment complex with multi-purpose arena, swimming pool, sports venue, restaurants, bars, a nightclub and a hotel.
But you still have to get people to go there and fight off the crazed United fans before they can settle in for a spot of gambling…
But hey, maybe this ends up being a little Las Vegas and then I won’t have to fly over to the US to get married in Vegas in an Elvis chapel by a badly-dressed Elvis impersonator.
Viva Manchester!
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Monday, January 29, 2007
10 Amazing Last-Minute Gifts
If you're a pathetic slacker like me when it comes to buying Christmas presents, you probably need some ideas for last-minute presents.
In all fairness, I went Christmas shopping last week, but ended up coming home with a new shiny bra, a Best of the 80's boxset and some flavoured vodka - all for myself.
So instead of actually going out and braving the crazy masses in search of half-decent presents, I'd rather sit and google tips and ideas on how to get the perfect last minute present.
Bloody typical.
Anyway, here's one of my more entertaining finds, courtesy of AskMen.com
Whether it’s Bono securing his tax haven in Amsterdam ahead of a UNICEF summit or Charlton Heston hogging bullets at the annual Guns and Granny Apples fruit pick, the human mind is hardwired to ensure that each individual is their own first priority. Unfortunately, this psychological bias often comes into conflict with many of the norms and conventions we find in everyday life, such as conceding the last copy of Mean Girls to a 13-year-old or having to refrain from siphoning gas out of your boss’ car.
But on the whole, the event that brings to light this inevitable “me-first” mentality more than any other is the exchange of gifts on Christmas morning -- or as is often the case, the lack of gifts to exchange on your part.Hey, we’re all adults here and we’re mature enough to understand that dissecting which CD would complete your postman’s music collection or deliberating what smell a scented candle should have in order to make your boss happy (the answer is fear) should not take priority over acquiring the money/food/calories needed to survive.
But thankfully, because we are well aware that our minds will always put working and surviving ahead of, uh… NERF, we’ve compiled a list of 10 of the best, unique, last-minute gifts that will give your friends, family and acquaintances the impression that you’ve been laboring over this holiday for months.
Number 10
Self-Stirring Mug
It’s a well-known fact that humans spend approximately 1.3 years out of their entire lives stirring beverages. Okay, I made that up, but that doesn’t negate the fact stirring things like sugar and creamer into coffee is a nuisance, with the wet, sticky stirring spoons/sticks and all. And it’s because of this minor yet annoying process that this 3,000 rpm self-stirring mug from Hammacher.com has become a budding phenomenon across the nation’s homes and offices. Seethed in a stainless steel exterior and only requiring two AAA batteries for power, this self-stirring mug will ensure a happy Christmas morning by allowing grandma to mix her patented “tequila tea” all by herself.
Number 9
Handsfree Can Opener
Just like children, the more autonomous a kitchen appliance is the better. And one of the latest kitchen tools to make the transition from "manual utensil" to "automated appliance" is the can opener. Available from SharperImage.com, the portable, battery-powered Handsfree Can Opener travels around a can, cutting a flat edge just below the rim. Moreover, when the Handsfree is finished cutting, the lid of the can lifts off safely without any jagged edges.
Number 8
Electronic "Ice Bucket" with 10-Temperature Thermostat
Drinking a fine white wine that has settled to room temperature is akin to driving a Lamborghini that’s been topped off with mayonnaise instead of gasoline. With this nasty fact in mind, make any wine lover (or wine drinker for that matter) extremely “merry” this holiday season with the Electronic “Ice Bucket” from SharperImage.com. Equipped with 10 preset temperatures, ranging from 35°F to 122°F, this "Ice Bucket" holds any standard 90 mm bottle of wine and possesses a blinking LED that lets you know when it has reached the desired temperature.
Number 7
Bath Caddy
Over the years, movies have perpetuated a lot of myths that have seeped into the public consciousness, such as violence being relatively bloodless and that baby pigs are fully capable of talking to other animals and saving agricultural institutions from financial ruin. But there is one scene shown constantly on TV and the silver screen that simply isn’t true: The relaxing bath with a book and a glass of wine. In reality, the book gets wet/ruined and one is very lucky if their drinking glass doesn’t get knocked off the tub and shatter into pieces. Thankfully, here to put an end to one of life’s unsuspecting terrors is the Bath Caddy from IWantOneThose.com. The Caddy is simply an apparatus that sits over your tub and is equipped with a book holder, 2 wine glass holders, a candle holder, and three-built in compartments to hold other relaxing items or, possibly, a Christmas handgun.
Number 6
Carganizer
Let’s face it: The only thing keeping most commuters from living in their automobiles 24/7 are the stringent laws concerning in-car happy hours. Either way, for most drivers the car has become one big mess drawer, and just like a mess drawer located inside a house, these mobile messes need organization. So here to help out is the Carganizer from Magellans.com. Made of 600-denier packcloth and designed to rest either on a car seat or the floor using grip strips, the Carginizer holds CDs, wet wipes, soft drinks, and maps using modifiable divider. In addition to its center storing area, the Carginizer possesses front pockets for cell phones and sunglasses, mesh side compartments for tissues, gloves and PDAs, and a cover pocket ideal for notes and receipts.
Number 5
Mathmos Airswitch Lamp
Honestly, when it comes to lamps, is it really wise to have semiconscious human beings fumbling around in the dark trying to control enough electricity to kill a chicken? Thankfully for you and everybody you forgot to buy Christmas presents for, there are now Airswitch Lamps available from Mathmos.com. Standing at approximately 10” and available in a variety of colors, the Airswitch turns on its light when it senses a hand passing by its top, while it can be dimmed or brightened if a hand is raised or lowered above the lamp.
Number 4
Laser-Guided Pool Cue
From assassinations to teasing kittens, lasers make everything easier. And now for the holiday season lasers are going to make pool playing and gift-giving much more straightforward. Comprised of two 58" pieces with secure a microfiber grip and an aluminum joint and ferrule, this cue possess an on/off button that triggers a guiding laser that allows you to set up the perfect shot. As a bonus, this cue available at Hammacher.com, also comes with two tip scuffers, two chalks, three replacement leather-tipped ferrules, and a hardside, zippered, nylon carrying case.
Number 3
American Express Gift Cards
Though a gift certificate may seem like a failsafe present, they can and often do end up being misguided. For example, how many of us have bought a wine-shop gift certificate for a relative who doesn’t drink or a book-store voucher for someone who turned out to be an idiot? But don’t worry; the days of coughing up dough for unwanted gift certificates are over thanks to American Express Gift Cards. Available from the American Express website, Gift Cards are valid at virtually any store, from the classiest beer garden to the most prestigious salon. What’s even better is that Gift Cards never expire, they grant users numerous discounts at various retailers, are replaceable if stolen or lost, and come personalized in a golden envelope.
Number 2
MOTOQ™
In the past, when we wanted to compartmentalize a human being into the smallest size possible, we had to wait until they passed away and then cremated them. But now thanks to the MOTOQ™, living, breathing human beings can now centralize every part of their lives into the same 4.6" x 2.5" x .45" space. Besides being the thinnest QWERTY device in the world, the MOTOQ™ possesses an exhaustive array of functions, including a high-quality speaker phone, 1.3-mega pixel camera, Bluetooth-enabled accessories, gaming capabilities, access to the web and e-mail, MP3s, videos (both downloaded and personally shot), and a mini-SD removable memory card.
Number 1
Massaging Foot Warmer
Though love is technically the best gift you can give, massages are in practice one of the most gratifying presents a man or woman can receive. So this year, invest in a loved one’s physical and emotional sanity by not only providing them with a 3-speed, remote-controlled foot massager with optional heat emission, but also a massager that is housed in thick plush lining with Contour-Foam cushioning.
honorable mention
Toilet Dog Bowl
The same way that the most pleasing gift to an alcoholic is a keg of beer, the most gratifying gift you can give to a dog owner is something that makes their pet cuter and more loveable. And that’s exactly what this water bowl shaped like a toilet does. Simply place a two liter bottle in the toilet’s “tank” and let gravity along with Spot’s lack of dietary dignity turn this year’s Christmas morning into the cutest holiday ever.
think merry thoughts...
One of the most stressful things about Christmas is that everybody from your nieces’ teachers to the guy who hit your dog last year is expecting a gift from you. Luckily, presents like the ones listed above are pretty much applicable to anyone with a pulse and who doesn’t possess a mortal fear of gifts. So play it safe this year: Get online, get your credit card and start getting this stress over with.
In all fairness, I went Christmas shopping last week, but ended up coming home with a new shiny bra, a Best of the 80's boxset and some flavoured vodka - all for myself.
So instead of actually going out and braving the crazy masses in search of half-decent presents, I'd rather sit and google tips and ideas on how to get the perfect last minute present.
Bloody typical.
Anyway, here's one of my more entertaining finds, courtesy of AskMen.com
Whether it’s Bono securing his tax haven in Amsterdam ahead of a UNICEF summit or Charlton Heston hogging bullets at the annual Guns and Granny Apples fruit pick, the human mind is hardwired to ensure that each individual is their own first priority. Unfortunately, this psychological bias often comes into conflict with many of the norms and conventions we find in everyday life, such as conceding the last copy of Mean Girls to a 13-year-old or having to refrain from siphoning gas out of your boss’ car.
But on the whole, the event that brings to light this inevitable “me-first” mentality more than any other is the exchange of gifts on Christmas morning -- or as is often the case, the lack of gifts to exchange on your part.Hey, we’re all adults here and we’re mature enough to understand that dissecting which CD would complete your postman’s music collection or deliberating what smell a scented candle should have in order to make your boss happy (the answer is fear) should not take priority over acquiring the money/food/calories needed to survive.
But thankfully, because we are well aware that our minds will always put working and surviving ahead of, uh… NERF, we’ve compiled a list of 10 of the best, unique, last-minute gifts that will give your friends, family and acquaintances the impression that you’ve been laboring over this holiday for months.
Number 10
Self-Stirring Mug
It’s a well-known fact that humans spend approximately 1.3 years out of their entire lives stirring beverages. Okay, I made that up, but that doesn’t negate the fact stirring things like sugar and creamer into coffee is a nuisance, with the wet, sticky stirring spoons/sticks and all. And it’s because of this minor yet annoying process that this 3,000 rpm self-stirring mug from Hammacher.com has become a budding phenomenon across the nation’s homes and offices. Seethed in a stainless steel exterior and only requiring two AAA batteries for power, this self-stirring mug will ensure a happy Christmas morning by allowing grandma to mix her patented “tequila tea” all by herself.
Number 9
Handsfree Can Opener
Just like children, the more autonomous a kitchen appliance is the better. And one of the latest kitchen tools to make the transition from "manual utensil" to "automated appliance" is the can opener. Available from SharperImage.com, the portable, battery-powered Handsfree Can Opener travels around a can, cutting a flat edge just below the rim. Moreover, when the Handsfree is finished cutting, the lid of the can lifts off safely without any jagged edges.
Number 8
Electronic "Ice Bucket" with 10-Temperature Thermostat
Drinking a fine white wine that has settled to room temperature is akin to driving a Lamborghini that’s been topped off with mayonnaise instead of gasoline. With this nasty fact in mind, make any wine lover (or wine drinker for that matter) extremely “merry” this holiday season with the Electronic “Ice Bucket” from SharperImage.com. Equipped with 10 preset temperatures, ranging from 35°F to 122°F, this "Ice Bucket" holds any standard 90 mm bottle of wine and possesses a blinking LED that lets you know when it has reached the desired temperature.
Number 7
Bath Caddy
Over the years, movies have perpetuated a lot of myths that have seeped into the public consciousness, such as violence being relatively bloodless and that baby pigs are fully capable of talking to other animals and saving agricultural institutions from financial ruin. But there is one scene shown constantly on TV and the silver screen that simply isn’t true: The relaxing bath with a book and a glass of wine. In reality, the book gets wet/ruined and one is very lucky if their drinking glass doesn’t get knocked off the tub and shatter into pieces. Thankfully, here to put an end to one of life’s unsuspecting terrors is the Bath Caddy from IWantOneThose.com. The Caddy is simply an apparatus that sits over your tub and is equipped with a book holder, 2 wine glass holders, a candle holder, and three-built in compartments to hold other relaxing items or, possibly, a Christmas handgun.
Number 6
Carganizer
Let’s face it: The only thing keeping most commuters from living in their automobiles 24/7 are the stringent laws concerning in-car happy hours. Either way, for most drivers the car has become one big mess drawer, and just like a mess drawer located inside a house, these mobile messes need organization. So here to help out is the Carganizer from Magellans.com. Made of 600-denier packcloth and designed to rest either on a car seat or the floor using grip strips, the Carginizer holds CDs, wet wipes, soft drinks, and maps using modifiable divider. In addition to its center storing area, the Carginizer possesses front pockets for cell phones and sunglasses, mesh side compartments for tissues, gloves and PDAs, and a cover pocket ideal for notes and receipts.
Number 5
Mathmos Airswitch Lamp
Honestly, when it comes to lamps, is it really wise to have semiconscious human beings fumbling around in the dark trying to control enough electricity to kill a chicken? Thankfully for you and everybody you forgot to buy Christmas presents for, there are now Airswitch Lamps available from Mathmos.com. Standing at approximately 10” and available in a variety of colors, the Airswitch turns on its light when it senses a hand passing by its top, while it can be dimmed or brightened if a hand is raised or lowered above the lamp.
Number 4
Laser-Guided Pool Cue
From assassinations to teasing kittens, lasers make everything easier. And now for the holiday season lasers are going to make pool playing and gift-giving much more straightforward. Comprised of two 58" pieces with secure a microfiber grip and an aluminum joint and ferrule, this cue possess an on/off button that triggers a guiding laser that allows you to set up the perfect shot. As a bonus, this cue available at Hammacher.com, also comes with two tip scuffers, two chalks, three replacement leather-tipped ferrules, and a hardside, zippered, nylon carrying case.
Number 3
American Express Gift Cards
Though a gift certificate may seem like a failsafe present, they can and often do end up being misguided. For example, how many of us have bought a wine-shop gift certificate for a relative who doesn’t drink or a book-store voucher for someone who turned out to be an idiot? But don’t worry; the days of coughing up dough for unwanted gift certificates are over thanks to American Express Gift Cards. Available from the American Express website, Gift Cards are valid at virtually any store, from the classiest beer garden to the most prestigious salon. What’s even better is that Gift Cards never expire, they grant users numerous discounts at various retailers, are replaceable if stolen or lost, and come personalized in a golden envelope.
Number 2
MOTOQ™
In the past, when we wanted to compartmentalize a human being into the smallest size possible, we had to wait until they passed away and then cremated them. But now thanks to the MOTOQ™, living, breathing human beings can now centralize every part of their lives into the same 4.6" x 2.5" x .45" space. Besides being the thinnest QWERTY device in the world, the MOTOQ™ possesses an exhaustive array of functions, including a high-quality speaker phone, 1.3-mega pixel camera, Bluetooth-enabled accessories, gaming capabilities, access to the web and e-mail, MP3s, videos (both downloaded and personally shot), and a mini-SD removable memory card.
Number 1
Massaging Foot Warmer
Though love is technically the best gift you can give, massages are in practice one of the most gratifying presents a man or woman can receive. So this year, invest in a loved one’s physical and emotional sanity by not only providing them with a 3-speed, remote-controlled foot massager with optional heat emission, but also a massager that is housed in thick plush lining with Contour-Foam cushioning.
honorable mention
Toilet Dog Bowl
The same way that the most pleasing gift to an alcoholic is a keg of beer, the most gratifying gift you can give to a dog owner is something that makes their pet cuter and more loveable. And that’s exactly what this water bowl shaped like a toilet does. Simply place a two liter bottle in the toilet’s “tank” and let gravity along with Spot’s lack of dietary dignity turn this year’s Christmas morning into the cutest holiday ever.
think merry thoughts...
One of the most stressful things about Christmas is that everybody from your nieces’ teachers to the guy who hit your dog last year is expecting a gift from you. Luckily, presents like the ones listed above are pretty much applicable to anyone with a pulse and who doesn’t possess a mortal fear of gifts. So play it safe this year: Get online, get your credit card and start getting this stress over with.
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Poms big gamblers at work, costing employers millions
Well now. It has once again been proven that us Poms are all a bunch of gamblers who are costing our employers hundreds of millions of pounds.
No secret there, I reckon. It’s because our jobs are so pissin’ boring that we need some alternative stimulation, yea? And it’s not like we’re surfing kiddie porn or auctioning off the company’s stationary on eBay, or anything.
But all they see is the £300m each year in lost productivity.
Look at the bigger picture, lads!
It’s just a wee bit of online entertainment, really. And maybe if we win a couple of pounds every now and then we wouldn’t piss and moan about our sad excuse for a salary so much.
Researchers claim 30% of office workers nationally had either placed a bet online or knew someone who had.
The survey, commissioned by consultancy firm Morse, suggested those who gambled on the internet at work were likely to spend 13 hours a year doing so.
The survey said 38% of the men questioned admitted to gambling online, compared to 21% of women.
Bets were most often placed on the National Lottery, followed by football matches, horse races and online poker games.
Source
No secret there, I reckon. It’s because our jobs are so pissin’ boring that we need some alternative stimulation, yea? And it’s not like we’re surfing kiddie porn or auctioning off the company’s stationary on eBay, or anything.
But all they see is the £300m each year in lost productivity.
Look at the bigger picture, lads!
It’s just a wee bit of online entertainment, really. And maybe if we win a couple of pounds every now and then we wouldn’t piss and moan about our sad excuse for a salary so much.
Researchers claim 30% of office workers nationally had either placed a bet online or knew someone who had.
The survey, commissioned by consultancy firm Morse, suggested those who gambled on the internet at work were likely to spend 13 hours a year doing so.
The survey said 38% of the men questioned admitted to gambling online, compared to 21% of women.
Bets were most often placed on the National Lottery, followed by football matches, horse races and online poker games.
Source
Friday, January 12, 2007
Lily Allen rocks!
Chav has a new favourite blog.
Lily Allen is a legend. And best of all, she's just a down-to-earth, drinking, smoking, fun-loving gal like the rest of us.
Read her blog for insight into this right proper girl, you won't be sorry
LilyAllenMusic.com
Lily Allen is a legend. And best of all, she's just a down-to-earth, drinking, smoking, fun-loving gal like the rest of us.
Read her blog for insight into this right proper girl, you won't be sorry
LilyAllenMusic.com
Thursday, January 11, 2007
Ignorant girls give us all a bad name
I almost choked on my white wine spritzer (yes, you read right... SPRITZER...sigh...) when I read this.
Didn't realise there were still women like this around! Poor soul. She'll probably get knocked up on the school football field, have to raise the kid alone and forced to work a minimum wage for the rest of her life to support her and BillyBob while living in her mum's trailer.
Didn't realise there were still women like this around! Poor soul. She'll probably get knocked up on the school football field, have to raise the kid alone and forced to work a minimum wage for the rest of her life to support her and BillyBob while living in her mum's trailer.
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Is it weekend yet....?
The obvious answer is: NO!
But there is a consolation prize. It's Wednesday!
Which means I'll get drunk, probably dance on tables, probably stumble home eventually and definitely go to work with a hangover tomorrow morning.
Life's good....
But there is a consolation prize. It's Wednesday!
Which means I'll get drunk, probably dance on tables, probably stumble home eventually and definitely go to work with a hangover tomorrow morning.
Life's good....
Thursday, January 4, 2007
Stars' pubic hair auctioned off
Ok, this is bloody bizarre, if I have to say so myself. Charity has taken a new twist in the form of a pubic hair auction.
That’s right…
A PR company has decided to sell pubes over the internet. Celebrity pubes to be exact. Whether or not it is the actual, genuine article is debatable, but according to the company, celebrities from all over the world send them their pubes daily. They mount them, and offer them to you.
All pubes are autographed by their donor.
They believe that every piece is a unique work of art, A priceless collectible beyond anything ever seen or heard of before.
I just think it’s gross and slightly disturbing…
Have a look
That’s right…
A PR company has decided to sell pubes over the internet. Celebrity pubes to be exact. Whether or not it is the actual, genuine article is debatable, but according to the company, celebrities from all over the world send them their pubes daily. They mount them, and offer them to you.
All pubes are autographed by their donor.
They believe that every piece is a unique work of art, A priceless collectible beyond anything ever seen or heard of before.
I just think it’s gross and slightly disturbing…
Have a look
Wednesday, January 3, 2007
sucked in and loving it
Still totally consumed by my newest, greatest, bestest, potentially RICH pastime.
Turned the clinky, pingy, ringy sound of the slot machines off before insanity struck.
Up, down, up, down.
I'm quite a few pounds up at the moment, but I'm not ready to quit just yet. There's a sizable jackpot laying in wait....
Turned the clinky, pingy, ringy sound of the slot machines off before insanity struck.
Up, down, up, down.
I'm quite a few pounds up at the moment, but I'm not ready to quit just yet. There's a sizable jackpot laying in wait....
Tuesday, January 2, 2007
It's time to play!
I have discovered the fantastic, amazing, fun, fucking marvelous, unadulterated joy of ONLINE GAMBLING!
I never thought I’d be a fan, but after spending many hours watching my crazy cousin Eddie doing it over Christmas (and winning fuckloads of cash!), I’m officially converted.
I’ve even gone so far as to open an account at Click2Pay to transfer money for play and signed up at Lucky Nugget Online Casino (my cousin’s casino of choice). I got some free cash to start my play off with (which was great!) and have been playing and checking out the various games since.
I know it sounds all posh and intricate for a simple Essex girl, but it’s really as easy as shitting in the woods.
Now I just need to hit the jackpot.
This is where I play: Lucky Nugget Online Casino Go check it out!
I never thought I’d be a fan, but after spending many hours watching my crazy cousin Eddie doing it over Christmas (and winning fuckloads of cash!), I’m officially converted.
I’ve even gone so far as to open an account at Click2Pay to transfer money for play and signed up at Lucky Nugget Online Casino (my cousin’s casino of choice). I got some free cash to start my play off with (which was great!) and have been playing and checking out the various games since.
I know it sounds all posh and intricate for a simple Essex girl, but it’s really as easy as shitting in the woods.
Now I just need to hit the jackpot.
This is where I play: Lucky Nugget Online Casino Go check it out!
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