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• Countdown to Christmas

  Published: Wed, 19/11/2008 23:16

  Displayed in Days, Hours, Minutes and even Seconds!

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• Can you help the Mendip Mallards?

  Published: Fri, 14/11/2008 18:16

  Mendip Mallards are a charity who help the disabled and they are looking for a display board ...

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  Really cool optical illusions!

  Published: Fri, 31/10/2008 13:35

  Here are some pictures that will amaze you!!!

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  In case of an Emergency (ICE)

  Published: Fri, 31/10/2008 07:49

  What happens if you're involved in an accident? Could the paramedics get hold of your nearest and dearest on your mobile phone easily? ...

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• Amuzing videos from the net!

  Published: Sat, 18/10/2008 17:57

  Every so often, people send me some funny videos that are obviously doing the rounds on the internet ...

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• If you'd ASKed me, I'd have said 'Go to the Full Moon'!

  Published: Sat, 27/09/2008 15:36

  I am of the generation that can remember an advert which said something like 'Ten Millions Lemmings can't be wrong', I've no idea what the advert was for now, but I feel the same way about the Ask restaurant ...

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  Albert Einstein or Marilyn Monroe?

  Published: Wed, 27/08/2008 13:07

  Look at the picture in the main article ... up close it's Albert Einstein from a distance it's Marilyn Monroe!!

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  Have a chuckle at a few of these complaints to the Council

  Published: Sun, 03/08/2008 11:03

  All genuine, written obviously without reading them back - either that or they have all got very innocent minds!

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  Could you be suffering with AAADD?

  Published: Sun, 03/08/2008 10:52

  Read on to find out!

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  Surviving the Summer

  Published: Tue, 29/07/2008 08:08

  Got children? ... this article is for you!

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• Factoids and other interesting stuff!

  Published: Fri, 25/07/2008 20:29

  My thanks to Bob and Sandy who received this information in an email and thought of me! Being the sharing kind of person, I thought I'd publish it for everyone!

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• Science fiction or science fact?

  Published: Mon, 21/07/2008 08:05

  Could our cars of the future be running off salt water? Watch this video and I think you'll be quite surprised about how likely it is!

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  The guessing game!

  Published: Sat, 19/07/2008 18:00

  You are going to see some beautiful pictures of a house and its contents ... all you have to do, as Lloyd Grossman would say, is provide the answer to the question 'Who'd live in a house like this?' ...

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  Amusing headlines / stories

  Published: Sat, 19/07/2008 08:43

  Another email from Karen, this time containing headlines and stories from around the globe ...

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  Hits around the world!

  Published: Fri, 11/07/2008 14:27

  94% of the hits to this site come from the UK, but can you guess the other countries that I've had hits from? ... some may well surpise you!

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  Death of a High Street

  Published: Fri, 11/07/2008 12:16

  Last week saw another retailler on the High Street informing the public of its closure, with a rather worrying prediction of the future as they see things...

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• How good are your powers of observation?

  Published: Fri, 11/07/2008 06:50

  Click on the link in this article and wait for the video to display. Follow the instructions and see if you can count the number of passes of the basketball ...

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  Ed Zachary Syndrome

  Published: Fri, 11/07/2008 06:33

  My thanks to Steve Wilson of the King's Head, who received this story and thought of me! ...

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  Designer of the year awards (not!)

  Published: Tue, 08/07/2008 14:12

  My thanks to Zoe, a registered user, who sent me an email containing pictures of some rather unusual design faults ...

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  How smart is your right foot?

  Published: Fri, 04/07/2008 10:37

  Here's one of those 'mind over matter' things ... by all means try it and if you can actually do it, you could be on to a fortune as a freak!

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  Holiday packing - some tips!

  Published: Thu, 12/06/2008 11:44

  As it's now well and truly holiday season, here's an article aimed to make life easier for that wretched packing chore! ...

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• Our new look home screen

  Published: Tue, 10/06/2008 12:08

  A preview of our new look home screen with the latest 3 items that have been posted and 'hot topics' ...

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• You get nothing for nothing!

  Published: Fri, 06/06/2008 14:17

  And this is no exception, however, I am offering businesses in the area a real opportunity to advertise for 6 months without having to pay a penny and no commitment to continue ...

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• 4 things you probably didn't know about your mobile phone

  Published: Mon, 21/04/2008 17:27

  ... and some of them could literally save your life one day! ...

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• Identity theft? ... not really but ...

  Published: Thu, 17/04/2008 13:38

  I have been contacted by a registered AboutMyArea user, who has had something a little bizzare and worrying happen to her - have you had any similar experiences? ...

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  Nature can be cruel...

  Published: Wed, 16/04/2008 07:32

  Here is a story and picture of a pack of dogs working together to kill a crocodile in Kruger Park - luridly fascinating!!!

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  Food Art!

  Published: Tue, 15/04/2008 09:42

  Various food items turned into sculptures - very artistic and impressive! (Not sure about the bananna - looks like a photoshop job to me!!!)

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• Know your history!

  Published: Mon, 14/04/2008 17:49

  Fascinated with historic events? Want assistance to do your homework? Here's your chance to ask the experts at Bath Spa University...

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  Message Boards

  Published: Mon, 14/04/2008 11:55

  Just a gentle reminder that there is a general message board available for use...

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  Remember when...

  Published: Mon, 14/04/2008 10:52

  ... a light-hearted look at yesteryear!

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• Thought provoking!

  Published: Sun, 13/04/2008 12:18

  For all of us who feel that the world has crashed around our ears and we are drowing in insurmountable problems ...

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  Essential Gadgets!

  Published: Sun, 13/04/2008 11:57

  Here are some pictures of the latest 'must have' gadgets. Some are a little tongue-in-cheek, but some look like real winners! Which one(s) would you have and why?

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• Golf Video - Amusing!

  Published: Sat, 29/03/2008 17:24

  Not as straight forward as it may seem, hitting a little white ball with a 4ft stick ... watch these golfers loose their rag trying to 'keep their head's down'!!! ...

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• Some interesting facts about Easter

  Published: Thu, 20/03/2008 17:39

  Do you know why Easter keeps moving around, date wise? Read on to find out this and other intereting information about Easter ...

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• Adorable Photos!

  Published: Wed, 12/03/2008 13:03

  Here's a powerpoint with some very cute pictures of animals, that can't help but make you smile!

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  Bring back shove halfpenny leagues!

  Published: Sat, 01/03/2008 12:37

  It's a sad reflection on society these days that old pub games like Shove Halfpenny are dying out ... let's see if we can't bring them back to life!

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  Colouring in for Easter

  Published: Tue, 05/02/2008 15:58

  Here's one for Mums everywhere ... a set of Easter themed pictures that you can print off and get the little ones to colour in! Should keep 'em quiet for all of 3 minutes!

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  Holiday home in France to let

  Published: Fri, 01/02/2008 15:50

  Here are some details of a lovely holiday home in France, which would make an ideal holiday for 1 or 2 weeks ...

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• Men are happier!

  Published: Tue, 29/01/2008 18:24

  As a man, I am happy to put this tongue-in-cheek article on ... but come on ladies, get your own back!!!!

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• Humerous Posts

  Published: Mon, 28/01/2008 16:33

  I was sent this article by a fellow franchisee, who assures me that these posts are all genuine - obviously our Scottish folk have a good sense of humour ...

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  Forty Ways to Save Pounds in 2008

  Published: Fri, 04/01/2008 18:15

  No, we are not talking about weight watchers here, but £'s ... a list of some ideas to save you some dosh ...

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• I Q Test

  Published: Sat, 08/12/2007 15:10

  Here are 10 tough questions and depending on how many you get right, a scale to determine your IQ!

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  Vegetable Jokes!

  Published: Sat, 08/12/2007 09:18

  A selection of pictures featuring some vegetables, with amusing captions!

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  Effective use of the phone

  Published: Wed, 05/12/2007 09:12

  Do you need to get in front of people within businesses? This is usually done through a telephone call and getting past the officious secretary is often one of many hurdles ...

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• Volunteers required!

  Published: Mon, 03/12/2007 07:28

  Looking to do something good for our community? Here is a list of the positions available on the www.do-it.org site - see link at bottom of page for more details...

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  Looking to go online?

  Published: Thu, 29/11/2007 16:34

  An insight to creating a website by Adam Price, creator of the Microsoft Award Winning SEO Sitebuilder and Entrepreneur of the Year 2007

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• Computer games to while away the hours!

  Published: Thu, 29/11/2007 14:20

  Here is a selection of some standard Microsoft Applications that have had a bit of programming done to them to produce some addictive games!

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• What did you do with your Dreams?

  Published: Thu, 22/11/2007 12:20

  A guide on how to set your 'life goals' by Tracey Dowe of Momentum People Ltd

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  Under new attitude!

  Published: Sun, 11/11/2007 20:10

  The Kings Head has recently re-opened it's doors under the directive of Nikki and Steve, after a £30K makeover...

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• Removing the stains from carpets

  Published: Fri, 09/11/2007 14:35

  Here's an interesting little article from a guy who cleans carpets and leather furniture for a living...

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• Adventurous activities for a charitable cause

  Published: Fri, 09/11/2007 12:16

  Over the years I have known many work mates and friends do some whacky things for charities - Running in deserts, Great Wall of China walk and now the Artic Challenge!

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• Networking - what's it all about?

  Published: Wed, 07/11/2007 09:25

  Breakfast meetings with a bunch of strangers isn't everybodies cup of tea, but it can be a useful way to make contacts and improve your business.

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  Westhay Starling Roost

  Published: Mon, 05/11/2007 23:46

  This is the second of the articles I wrote for the Healthy Life, Mind Body and Soul magazine that I've published on my blog. It relates my trip to Westhay Moor National Nature Rese

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  Two New Minatures

  Published: Fri, 02/11/2007 13:47

  Scottish artist, Tracy Hall, will be displaying these amazingly small pictures at the Hillard Society Exhibition in Wells, next Spring.

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  AboutMyArea gains recognition

  Published: Mon, 22/10/2007 11:13

  7 Weeks since the official launch, and the statistics start to sore!

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• Which Browser should I use

  Published: Mon, 22/10/2007 08:36

  Here we go, a subjective subject if ever there was one ... which browser should I be using to view the internet with?!

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• Beautiful Somerset

  Published: Fri, 19/10/2007 08:48

  A story I have picked up from browsing the web.

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• Marketing is expensive

  Published: Tue, 16/10/2007 12:46

  Marketing - the means of getting or improving sales and therefore increasing your gross profit, but at what price? 10 ways to increase profitability for nothing!

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• Community Spirit

  Published: Thu, 04/10/2007 13:22

  We are looking for opinions and views here - this is just my observation.

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  Selling Services

  Published: Wed, 03/10/2007 17:13

  Here is an article from a wise old sage that I recently had the pleasure of meeting at a business breakfast meeting ...

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• Big in Japan!

  Published: Mon, 01/10/2007 14:50

  I have the ability to see where visitors to my site click in from ... here is a screen shot of a search in Japan, where you'll see we made the top 50 at number 45!

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  How to speed up your computer

  Published: Fri, 21/09/2007 19:12

  I am a computer enthusiast, and as such I tend to download a lot of 'free' programs, many of which annoyingly place themselves in your startup area, thus slowing down the PC ...

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  Successful Advertising

  Published: Fri, 21/09/2007 16:04

  Do you really need to advertise? Here is a glimpse into the pitfalls of advertising ...

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