Archive for October, 2009

No 10 backs David Miliband for Brussels – Times Online

guardian.co.uk

No 10 backs David Miliband for Brussels Times Online Gordon Brown is secretly backing David Miliband to be the European Union's foreign affairs chief — clearing the way for one of his protégés to be Labour's next leader. Downing Street is discreetly supporting the foreign secretary as a candidate for EU ... Is Miliband set to desert sinking ship?Independent Brown 'secretly backing Miliband for EU job to clear field for one of his ...Daily Mail Tony Blair makes last-ditch bid to secure EU presidencyguardian.co.uk AFP -Telegraph.co.uk -Financial Times all 1,016 news articles »

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The weeping pumpkin

I wanted to add a little DIY to my pumpkin carving this year.  The following details how I made a pumpkin cry fake blood. Materials When doing this, I used materials I already had around the house.  Depending on what you have on-hand, you may wish to substitute as necessary.Pumpkin (obviously)"On...
By: puskarich

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The Witch’s Kitchen Cake

This spooky Halloween cake may look diabolical but I can assure you, it tasted heavenly. The entire display is made of various sugar art techniques and recipes or other food products and is completely edible except for a couple of items used for supports and of course, the lighting. It sits on a cus...
By: ddpie

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Eskimo Style Kayak Paddle from 2×4 Scrap Wood in 1.5 hours

This traditional pattern of paddle is a joy to use. The blades aren't feathered (rotated relative to each other) so they're easy for beginners to use.I just made two of these in less than 3 hours according to the timestamps on the photos.I wasn't rushing, that's just how long it took.Read Nativewate...
By: TimAnderson

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Steampunk Gatling Gun Arm

I often get excited about Halloween. Nothing is cooler than dressing up in your favorite outlandish style (creepy or not) and collecting a bag full of free candy!This Halloween, the coolest ideas for costumes are anything Steampunk. And if that Steampunk costume has this gun as part of it, your cool...
By: V-Man737

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Borderlands patched, still stay off multiplayer though!

As you might have heard, Borderlands has a nasty bug. It only affects players that go into online play right now, so it’s pretty clear what you should do if you care about your game–stay off multiplayer! Basically what can happen (not all players are affected) is that when your leave a multiplayer game your characters [...]

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Tribute to ‘bubbly’ granddaughter – BBC News

Telegraph.co.uk

Tribute to 'bubbly' granddaughter BBC News The grandfather of a girl allegedly killed by a man she met on the internet, said she was a chatterbox who loved talking to people. Ashleigh Hall, 17, from Darlington, was discovered in a field in Sedgefield, County Durham on Monday. ... Ashleigh can't come home...some nasty man has killed herThe Sun Grandfather tribute to girlTeleText Ashleigh Hall's mum calls for internet controlsGazetteLive Mirror.co.uk -Telegraph.co.uk -Daily Mail all 34 news articles »

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Poppy Appeal cash stolen – BBC News

Telegraph.co.uk

Poppy Appeal cash stolen BBC News Thieves have stolen cash which had been raised for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal at a hotel in Grimsby. A tin, thought to contain about £50 in donations, was stolen from the bar at Millfields Hotel on Thursday. The culprit is believed to have ... Poppy Appeal: pinning down poppy etiquetteTelegraph.co.uk Poppycock! Remembrance Day collectors banned from shaking tins to avoid ...Daily Mail Proper poppy etiquette: When's the right time to start wearing one?Ottawa Citizen Tamworth Herald -Kent News -South Devon Herald Express all 162 news articles »

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Bar End Brake Light: BEBL

OverviewGroup riding would be much safer if bikes had brake lights.  The lack of brake lighting on bicycles has lead to the audio cues of "SLOWING" or "STOPPING" being shouted at every turn.  While this may enhance safety, it certainly cuts into the serenity of a ride.This project offers a viable so...
By: WyoJustin

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Alert as six faint on board plane – BBC News

Daily Mail

Alert as six faint on board plane BBC News Ambulance staff were called to treat six passengers at Heathrow airport after they fainted while on a British Airways flight from the US. None of those assessed needed hospital treatment and all were able to continue their journeys, the airline said. ... Chemical alert as six passengers faint on transatlantic flight to HeathrowTelegraph.co.uk Health alert over 'fainting flight'The Press Association Some passengers faint on Newark to London flightThe Associated Press InTheNews.co.uk -Ipswich Evening Star -Al-Bawaba all 141 news articles »

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