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TTBM ... Unsolicited Phone(y) Calls! from grumpus ^Pro 297 days old

TTBM Things that bug me, ie, almost everything! Tele-sales people who greet you enthusiastically with phrases like, "Hi! I'm Jackie from (insert name ...

TTBM - Dancing on (thin) Ice! from grumpus ^Pro 297 days old

TTBM Things that bug me, ie, almost everything! Reality TV shows like "Strictly Come Brotherly X-Pop Talent Factor Celebrity Ice-Dancing in the Jungle" ...

Bank of England - Owning up at last! from grumpus ^Pro 333 days old

The Bank of England did not understand the severity of economic problems before the current financial crisis, its deputy governor says. Sir John Gieve ...

Anger ... the new Apathy? from grumpus ^Pro 349 days old

Is it just me or are people getting angrier just lately? I notice talking with friends and neighbours that the "so what"/"not my problem" attitude is ...

Recession Depression? from grumpus ^Pro 350 days old

What is life all about now? Life for many people used to be about progress; getting on, working hard to get a raise, get promoted, provide for the family, ...

Myths - Football from grumpus ^Pro 395 days old

Organized football dates back to the 16th century. As a boy, in the 1940s and 50s, I remember every town had it's own team. The best players from the ...

Myths - Banks and Bankers from grumpus ^Pro 396 days old

A bank is set up by a responsible and trusted business person as a service to the community and an honourable and profitable concern. People deposit ...

A Taste of London 2012 Olympics? from grumpus ^Pro 454 days old

The Opening Ceremony of the Beijing Olympics lasted about 5 hours and involved thousands of amazing performers all moving in perfect unison. I watched ...

Knife Gangs on Rampage from grumpus ^Pro 492 days old

This afternoon me and da Gang wos hangin' out in da Olde English Tea Rooms, jus' chillin'. We wosn't doin' nuffink! We wos just havin' a larf. We gotta ...

Knife Crime Comes of Age from grumpus ^Pro 492 days old

Hi dare Bruv! How's it hanging, Man? Jus to let you know I is fed up wiv havin' nuthin' to do since they closed the Darby and Joan club on my estate. ...