richjm

richjm

I'm of auburn hair and natural conception. On Twitter as http://www.twitter.com/richjm and if you're in the UK, follow Current at http://www.twitter.com/currentuk

 
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  • Urinating student could be jailed

    Urinating student could be jailed

    Remember the drunk student caught taking a leak on a war memorial in October? A judge has warned him that he may be jailed for the incident. The judge also told 19-year-old Philip Laing, a...  more
    • richjm
    • added this 10 days ago
  • Swimming in beer pool "can treat skin conditions, blood circulation and help cure wounds"

    Swimming in beer pool "can treat skin conditions, blood circulation and help cure wounds"

    Austrain beer lovers are being given the chance to take a dip in a new kind of health spa pool - one that's filled with 42,000 pints of lager. Owners at the spa in Starkenberg, Austria...  more
    • richjm
    • added this 10 days ago
  • "Final word on British law from British" promises Cameron

    "Final word on British law from British" promises Cameron

    David Cameron has laid out the Conservatives stance over the Lisbon Treaty in the wake of his party's somewhat embarrassing U-turn over a referendum. "We cannot hold a referendum and...  more
    • richjm
    • added this 10 days ago
  • Boris to the Rescue!

    Boris to the Rescue!

    "London mayor Boris Johnson has rescued a woman who was being attacked by an armed group of young girls, chasing them down the road on his bicycle." Go to the link for more...  more
    • richjm
    • commented 10 days ago

    I love the fact he chased them on his bike with an iron bar. What was he planning to do when he caught them? Club them to death?  more
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  • Passenger decides to find out if aeroplane emergency chutes work. During takeoff.

    Passenger decides to find out if aeroplane emergency chutes work. During takeoff.

    An airline passenger opened an emergency exit and took a leap down the inflatable shoot as the plane prepared for takeoff. Why? He claims he simply wanted to check that all the safety systems were...  more
    • richjm
    • added this 10 days ago
  • Is teen suicide contagious?

    Is teen suicide contagious?

    - Over the past six months, four students at Henry M. Gunn High School in Palo Alto, Calif., have committed suicide in the same location, using the same method: stepping in front of an oncoming...  more
    • richjm
    • commented 10 days ago

    I wouldn't blame yourself. There's such a big span of time between the two events that it doesn't seem likely they're connected and just think how many...  more
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  • How to open a bottle of wine with your shoe - video

    How to open a bottle of wine with your shoe

    On a day out? Drunk off your ass? Have a bottle of wine but no corkscrew? Observe. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9s89FqNpXO4&feature=player_embedded  more
    • richjm
    • commented 10 days ago
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    Genius. On the other hand, never try to open a bottle of wine by smashing it onto a porcelain toilet. I mean really, when was this ever going to work?...  more
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  • John and Edward to perform Ghostbusters theme on X Factor

    John and Edward to perform Ghostbusters theme on X Factor

    'Jedward', the duo comprising of Irish twins John and Edward Grimes, are set to perform the theme from Ghostbusters on this Saturday's X Factor for the show's themed Movie...  more
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    • added this 11 days ago
  • Violent attacks reported as Iranians protest

    Violent attacks reported as Iranians protest

    The Iranian opposition movement returned to street protests today despite threats from the security forces, as official rallies mark the 30th anniversary of the storming of US embassy. Follow live...  more
    • richjm
    • commented 11 days ago

    Iranian protesters and people following the demonstrations globally have again taken to Twitter to discuss the events and post coverage in real time. Using the hash tag...  more
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  • Cameron shuffles Euro policy around after Lisbon Treaty gets green light

    Cameron shuffles Euro policy around after Lisbon Treaty gets green light

    David Cameron's political rivals are having a field day after the Tory leader admitted his party is doing a U-turn over the Lisbon Treaty. Cameron's admitted it's no longer...  more
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    • added this 11 days ago
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What I would Change About the World:
Guinness would be available in every single pub and bar, and Sigur Ros would be the house band.
Current Gig:
Managing editor, Current.com. I'm based in our colourful London office.
Current Project:
Visiting every single site on the internet. Starting from... now.
Influences/Heroes:
Spike Milligan, Tim Berners-Lee, Daniel Kitson, Carl Sagan
Location:
London
Favorite Bands:
Sigur Ros, Dan Deacon, M.Ward, Beirut, Johnny Flynn & The Sussx Wit, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Jeff Buckley, EMF, Arcade Fire
Favorite Directors:
Shane Meadows
Favorite Movies:
Garden State, Heima, Amelie, 28 Days Later, Forrest Gump, Dr Strangelove, It's A Wonderful Life, Princess Bride & Hugo The Hippo.
Favorite TV Shows:
Band Of Brothers, 24, Arrested Development, Spooks, Scrubs
Favorite Track:
'To Go Home' by M.Ward, 'Wake Up' by Arcade Fire or 'This Is A Low' by Blur
URL:
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