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Susan Boyle is going to Dancing with the Stars {TV Squad}
Nov 8th 2009 5:18PM Forget it, even the US government lists England as a separate country.
A lot of Americans seem incapable of understanding that the United Kingdom is made up of England, Wales, Scotland and Norther Ireland.
Having said that, I always describe myself as English, not British.
Subtle Subtitles: V {TV Squad}
Nov 8th 2009 1:15AM "Stand Back!, I don't know how big this thing gets"
Sensium wireless digital band-aid begins clinical trials {Engadget}
Nov 6th 2009 9:25AM Was that really your best try to spell "Deceased"?
Wow.
ASUS to dizzy eyes with G51J3D and G72GX 3D laptops {Engadget}
Nov 6th 2009 7:58AM Will these things have a regular 2D mode, or will the glasses always be required?
If it's the former, then maybe I'm in. If the latter then I think they'll sell about as well as peanut butter bear repellent.
Slinky Lenovo laptop prototype outed by FCC {Engadget}
Nov 2nd 2009 7:49AM Looks like they do their illustrations with an etch-a-sketch...
Continental moves to Star Alliance -- your impact as an everyday traveler {Gadling}
Nov 2nd 2009 7:28AM "everyday travler"
Traveler?
Pub Etiquette: This ain't no American bar {Gadling}
Nov 2nd 2009 4:42AM Errr...I'm British!
Anyway, I've been away a few years, but I only saw a "barman" take an actual drink if it was a very slow night, or he was a personal friend. Like you said, it is an alternative to tipping and they need the money more than a hangover.
Anyway, the other comment wasn't for you, it was more along the lines of "additional information"
The phrase is "barred" not "banned" by the way.
Pub Etiquette: This ain't no American bar {Gadling}
Nov 1st 2009 8:39PM You'll find that if you "buy them a drink" they'll take the cash instead.
Drinking on the job is as unlikely there as it is here.
Also, don't expect them to play your mother. As long as you're not causing trouble, they'll serve you 'till you need an ambulance to get home...
The great Google Wave invite giveaway! {Download Squad}
Oct 31st 2009 4:22PM Good Lord! Look at them all coming out of the woodwork...!
How to Recycle Your Old Cell Phones, Computers, and Other Gadgets {Switched.com}
Oct 29th 2009 4:04PM Why not sell them? You can get at least a few bucks for almost anything, and it'll give your gadgets a few more years of use.
You'll be amazed what sells on Craig's list and eBay.
I had 3 old Verizon cells, and they went the same day. Covered my early terminations fees!
