The Saints' Everlasting Rest. by the Rev. Richard Baxter. Abridged by Benjamin Fawcett ...
Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion (Free subscription) | 24/11/2009
The Kentucky state police announced that the death of Bill Sparkman was an elaborate suicide made to look like a murder so that Sparkman's son could collect on his insurance policy. Robert Stacy McCain has all the details and updates. I'll let others delve into all the sordid facts. What I want are some apologies from all the left-wing blog ghouls who danced on Bill Sparkman's grave hoping to score...
Deadspin (Free subscription) | 09/10/2009
I was deeply offended by David Letterman's admission last week that he shits where he eats. Not on any moral issue, mind you, but because it gave me a mental image of David Letterman fucking. I do...
MTV Movies Blog (Free subscription) | 07/10/2009
Call them "cult classics." "Guilty pleasures." "Comfort movies." We all have a mental rolodex of flicks that may not be terribly popular but, for one reason or another, they resonate in a very special way. Maybe you saw it at the right moment. Maybe you just see gold where everyone else sees feces. Whatever the [...]
chaosMonster (The Mind of Bob 2.0) (Free subscription) | 26/09/2009
Census-taker Bill Sparkman was found hanging from a tree in a cemetery with a noose around his neck and the word "Fed" scrawled on his chest. The authorities haven't determined whether the death was a homicide or a suicide. Richard Benjamin asks whether Sparkman was a casualty of Methland, USA or a victim of anti-government bile . That's a false dichotomy. If Sparkman was murdered, whoever...
Autobulbs Direct Blog (Free subscription) | 17/09/2009
Written by Richard BenjaminA new model from Lexus features innovative car lights, it has been revealed.The LS 600h comes with an automatic high beam system.By making use of a camera sensor in the rear view mirror, the auto is able to detect street lamps, oncoming traffic and vehicles travelling ahead.The car’s headlamps automatically switch on [...] Related posts: Toyota Auris hybrid features...
Autobulbs Direct Blog (Free subscription) | 15/09/2009
Written by Richard BenjaminKia has described the car lights on its new Venga model as "modern" and "angular".The manufacturer claimed the clusters at both the front and rear of the auto help to draw people’s eyes sharply in towards the middle of the vehicle.In addition to this, all the outlines on the model – including [...] Related posts: Car lights on Mercedes-Benz...
Autobulbs Direct Blog (Free subscription) | 14/09/2009
Written by Richard BenjaminA new model from Peugeot will be available with automatic windscreen wiper blades, it has been revealed.The RCZ 2+2 Coupe is to be released in the UK in spring 2010 and is making its world debut at the Frankfurt International Motor Show this week.Buyers opting for the entry-level version of the model [...] Related posts: New Citroen C-Crosser features automatic windscreen...
Autobulbs Direct Blog (Free subscription) | 10/09/2009
Written by Richard BenjaminA new road model from McLaren is to feature the same kind of single windscreen wiper blade used on the group’s Formula One cars, it has been revealed.The manufacturer announced the MP4-12C will be the first of a number of high-performance autos the company is planning to produce.It revealed the windscreen has [...] Related posts: Windscreen wiper blade motors used in...
Autobulbs Direct Blog (Free subscription) | 09/09/2009
Written by Richard BenjaminDrivers who replace worn wiper blades and car bulbs at the earliest opportunity may want to consider some other tips to help keep their autos in peak condition.Europcar has offered people advice on how they can maximise their vehicle’s efficiency and make sure they are able to secure the best possible price [...] Related posts: Driver urged to buy used cars through...
Autobulbs Direct Blog (Free subscription) | 08/09/2009
Written by Richard BenjaminThe car lights on a new model from Volvo help to give the vehicle an athletic look, it has been claimed.According to the manufacturer, the C30 SportsCoupe has a "more expressive and dramatic" appearance than previous editions of the auto.Exterior chief designer Fedde Talsma explained how the new image has been achieved.The [...] Related posts: Rolls-Royce Ghost...
Tuned In (Free subscription) | 02/09/2009
I'm not really sure if I should be embedding this video. The clip above is from Relativity, my favorite Zwick-Herskovits drama of all, which ran one season on ABC in 1996-97. It's on YouTube, as is apparently the whole rest of the series. Its provenance is, shall we say, open to question. But it's the [...]
Autobulbs Direct Blog (Free subscription) | 29/08/2009
Written by Richard BenjaminSafety-conscious car bulbs customers will no doubt welcome news that the Skoda Yeti has received five stars in a new test administered by Euro NCAP.The manufacturer said that the result is reflective of the motor’s "excellent" pedestrian and child occupant protection parameters.Features on the motor include an "airbag on" display to tell [...] Related...
Autobulbs Direct Blog (Free subscription) | 28/08/2009
Written by Richard BenjaminWiper blades customers and other drivers are likely to welcome news that the government is cracking down on rogue parking companies.Transport minister Sadiq Khan has announced the introduction of new rules that will limit access to data about road users.The Department for Transport explained that at present, private companies are able to [...] Related posts: Green Party welcomes...
National Museums Liverpool Blog (Free subscription) | 26/08/2009
Dr. Richard Benjamin and Greg Roberts We received a VIP visit to the International Slavery Museum yesterday. Greg Roberts, president and chief executive officer of the Muhammad Ali Centre in Louisville, Kentucky dropped by and was given a tour of the museum by Dr. Richard Benjamin. The museum recently reached the finals of the National Lottery Awards . Voting has now closed but we are keeping everything...
downthetubes.net news blog (Free subscription) | 24/08/2009
What's not to love about this labour of love by illustrator Dusty Abell we just found over on deviantart ? We don't think Dusty's missed out many of TV's 1970s heroes, including those from British series such as Space: 1999 . "This thing has preoccupied so much of my free time I'm grateful to have finally finished it, although at the same time, it has been one of the funnest things I've ever...
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