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More Bushisms
“Russia’s big and so is China.”– George W. Bush, G-8 summit, 17 July 2006 “And so, in my State of the — my State of the Union — or state — my speech to the nation, whatever you want to call it, speech to the nation — I asked Americans to give 4,000 years —… Read More »
The idiot strikes again
Dumbyanoun: Person who suffers from brain malfunction resulting in long usage of alcohol and drugs. Has problems speaking intelligently and has low IQ. Also suffers delusions of greatness and high self importance. Can not accept critisim. Lies compulsively. During a recent press conference, US president George Bush dismissed concerns about lack of political progress in… Read More »
On the issue of product recalls
Merle Hinrichs, CEO of Global Sources, recently went on CNBC to defend the quality of products made in China. Somehow, I think this pronouncement came a bit late. The company failed to capitalise on the situation early and make an ethical (and potentially beneficial) stand on the issue of sourcing from China by emphasising its… Read More »
10 signs he loves you more
1. He always says “I love you” first.2. You take a trip because you need some time alone, and he picks you up at the airport.3. You always finish first.4. Your birthday. You want to go out with your friends – and they have to break it to you that he’s planning a big surprise… Read More »
Spot the mistakes
Can you tell what’s wrong with these notices, signs and extracts taken from newspapers, magazines and TV programmes? “The police have been urged to stop drinking at football matches.”“A piano is being sold by a lady with carved legs.”“Warning Guard Dogs Patrolling”“Apologies Work In Progress”“Ronaldo unleashed his left foot and it hit the back of… Read More »