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Well, it’s taken a while, but the Elverys are finally connected to this thing you people call “the internet”. Simon and I moved to Bayswater on the 28^th March, so it’s only taken the efforts of two very small, not-for-profit companies called Virgin and British Telecom to get us up and running. Eighty-one days: longer than it takes to go around the world, but less time than it took to build the Pyramids. We already think Jiselle and Tony's baby is both clever and thoughtful. We are sure he or she waited until mum and dad were back from Cairns ... more
Quick Language Rant
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Over the past couple of two weeks I've heard many numerous people employ the use of a tautological phrase plentifully, numerous times. The exact specific context of the tautology changed and differed each time, but every time it always took a form similar to this:
Studio: And, Ken, what do the people there think of their Government's decision to change the national anthem?
Location: Well, Sandra, the people we've spoken to have had various different opinions and only time will tell how well this decision is accepted among the population.
For those of you who didn't spot the stupidity in ... more
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