The alternative 2012 Olympics!

18 06 2007

OPENING CEREMONY

The flame will be ignited by a petrol bomb thrown by a native of the
area, in the traditional dress of balaclava and shell suit. The flame
will be contained in a large overturned Police van situated on the roof
of the stadium.

THE EVENTS

In previous Olympic Games, East London’s competitors have not been
particularly successful. In order to redress the balance, some of the
events have been altered slightly to the advantage of local athletes.

100 METRES SPRINT

Competitors will have to hold a DVD player and microwave oven (one in
each arm) and on the sound of the starting pistol, a Police dog will be
released from a cage 10 meters behind the athletes.

110 METRES HURDLES

As above but with added obstacles (i.e. car bonnets, hedges, garden
fences, walls etc)

HAMMER

Competitors in this event may choose the type of hammer they wish to use
(claw, sledge etc) the winner will be the one who can cause the most
physical damage within three timed attempts.

FENCING

Entrants will be asked to dispose of as many stolen goods as possible in
5 minutes.

SHOOTING

A strong challenge is expected from local men in this event. The first
target will be a moving police van. In the second round, competitors
will aim at a post office clerk, bank teller or Securicor-style
Cash-in-transit guard. The traditional .22 rifle has been replaced in
this event by a choice of either a Mac 10 or Sawn-off 12-bore shotgun.

BOXING

Entry to the boxing will be restricted to husband and wife teams, and
will take place on a Friday night. The husband will be given 15 pints of
lager while the wife will be told not to make him any tea when he gets
home. The bout will then commence.

CYCLING TIME TRIALS

Competitors will be asked to break into the University bike shed and
take an expensive mountain bike owned by some mummy’s boy on his first
trip away from home. All against the clock.

CYCLING PURSUIT

As above, but the bike will be owned by a visiting member of the
Australian rugby team, who will witness the theft.

MODERN PENTATHLON

Amended to include mugging, breaking and entering, flashing, joyriding,
arson and generally hanging around.

SWIMMING EVENTS

All waterways are currently being tested for toxicity levels, once one
is found that can support human life, swimming events will be organized.
Please note that the Synchronized Swimming event for this year will
comprise of dropping acid and watching all the funky ripples on the
pool, the specific musical support to this event will be provided by
“The Verve”.

THE MARATHON

A safe route has yet to be decided. 

MEN’S 50KM WALK

Unfortunately this will have to be cancelled as the Police cannot
guarantee the safety of anyone walking the streets of East London,
especially anyone that appears to be mincing.

THE CLOSING CEREMONY

Entertainment will include formation rave dancing by members of the
Stratford Health in the Community anti-drug campaigners, synchronized
rock throwing, and music by the Ilford community choir featuring the So
Solid Crew.

The flame will be extinguished by police riot water cannon following the
inevitable pitch invasion by confused West Ham organised hooliganism
club. The stadium itself will then be boarded up before the local
athletes break into it and remove all the copper piping and the central
heating boiler.

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The 5 Best Ways to Track Your Comments on the Web

14 06 2007

Like to comment a lot? Ok, then find your last 20 comments and the replies they received. Tough job, right? You can’t remember the last 20 websites you visited, let alone the last 20 you’ve commented on. Never fear, though: there are ways to keep track of your comments online.

more…

http://mashable.com/2007/06/13/comment-tracking/





700hp sportscar powered by Altairnano’s Nanosafe batteries!

14 06 2007

The Lightning Car Company of England is working on a 700hp sportscar powered by Altairnano’s Nanosafe batteries. They expect to start production in 2008.

More…

http://www.autobloggreen.com/2007/06/12/lightning-car-co-to-use-altairnano-batteries-in-new-sports-car/





FAQ’s on Web Development Terminology

13 06 2007

Ever wondered what the hell an API is or what AJAX is (isn’t this a toilet cleaner)?

Click below for more…..

http://www.enginesforwebsites.com/faq/api_application_programming_interface.aspx





101 Really Useful Websites

12 06 2007

The net’s not just about eBay and MySpace. The ingenious sites here can transform your life in the real world. Want to be first in line for gig tickets, find free parking or get paid to shop? It’s all just a click away.

Click below for the full article….

http://comment.independent.co.uk/commentators/article2640824.ece





Apple announces Windows browser

12 06 2007

Apple has launched a version of its web browser Safari for Windows, competing head to head with Microsoft’s Explorer and Mozilla’s Firefox.

Click below for more….

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/6742439.stm





YouTube to test video ID software

12 06 2007

Internet video site YouTube is to test a new video fingerprinting technology to address copyright concerns.

Click for more….

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/6744325.stm





Advanced use of Google Analytics and the new interface

12 06 2007

Since Google Analytics was launched in 2005 it has become one of the top analytics packages for small to medium sized websites. Growth was initially slow due to the frustrating waiting list system initiated by Google to avoid over stretching their servers. Now that the waiting list has been removed anybody can sign up to use this great service.

Click below to read more….

http://www.blogstorm.co.uk/blog/advanced-google-analytics/





Hello world from CaptScott!

12 06 2007

CaptScott

Afternoon all, or good morning, depending where you are.

Just a quick introduction – My name is CaptScott and I’m a UK resident, near Manchester to be precise.