Good news for Blade Runner fans - fingers crossed...

From theDigitalBits.com:

"...And finally, here's a bit of news that's going to get a lot of you excited (and I made a point to specifically ask about this title, believe me)... Ridley Scott's Blade Runner (1982) is currently on track for release as a multi-disc special edition in time for its 25th anniversary in 2007. The release is far from certain (as usual, there's a lot more that I can't post about this title yet - think of the old saying, "Loose lips sink ships"), but Warner says that work is proceeding, most of the key players are involved and things are "looking good" for release next year. We'll see."

The Owl sanctuary

Its amazing what is around you and where you live, there is so much to see on your doorstep. As part of our plan to get out and see things more at the weekends, we visited the Raptor Foundation, near St Ives and Cambridge. Basically, its a 'shelter' for various birds of prey, and particularly owls - from all over the world. It was a great way to spend a couple of hours, just walking around the different cages. The high point was a display of a European Eagle Owl, really amazing beasts. Unfortunately, it was also bloody cold, so we ended up leaving earlier than we might have wanted to, with noses streaming and flesh falling off bones (or feeling like it was). Still, we fully intend to go again when the weather improves.

This weeks 'Irony of the Week' Award...

....goes to the muslim fundamentalist gentlemen, waving a placard outside the Danish embassy last week, reading:

“Freedom of Expression Go To Hell”.

Genius or cretin - you decide.

Top Tips for 2006

This was sent to me by one time Romonkey colleague Cat Murphy, made me laugh out loud, so here are the highlights:

CINEMA goers. Please have consideration for pirate DVD viewers by having a p*ss before the film starts.

RAPPERS. Avoid having to say 'know what I'm sayin' all the time by actually speaking clearly in the first place.

DON'T waste money on expensive paper shredders to avoid having your identity stolen. Simply place a few dog turds in the bin bags along with your old bank statements.

SOLDIERS Invest in a digital camera to avoid all that court martial tomfoolery after a trip to Trueprint.

MURDERERS Need to dispose of a body? Simply parcel it up and post it to yourself via DHL. You will never see it again.

BURGLARS. When fleeing from the police, run with your right arm sticking out at 90 degrees, wrapped in a baby mattress in case they set one of their dogs on you.

MEN When listening to your favourite CD, simply turn up the sound to the volume you desire; then turn it down three notches. This will save your wife from having to do it.

BANGING two pistachio nutshells together gives the impression that a very small horse is approaching.

BLIND PEOPLE Give yourself at least a chance of seeing something by not wearing heavy dark glasses all the time.

DRIVERS. If a car breaks down or stalls in front of you, beep your horn and wave your arms frantically. This should help the car start and send them on their way.

PREVENT burglars stealing everything in the house by simply moving everything in the house into your bedroom when you go to bed. In the morning, simply move it all back again.

CAR thieves Don't be discouraged when nothing is on view. All the valuables may be hidden in the glove box or under a seat.

SINGLE men Convince people that you have a girlfriend by standing outside Etam with several bags of shopping, looking at your watch and occasionally glancing inside.

BOIL an egg to perfection without costly egg timers by popping the egg into boiling water and driving away from your home at exactly 60 mph. After 3 miles, phone your wife and tell her to take the egg out the pan.

DEPRESSED people. Instead of attempting suicide as a 'cry for help', simply shout 'Help!' thus saving money on paracetamol, etc.

ALCOHOLICS don't worry where the next drink is coming from. Go to the pub, where a large selection is available at retail prices.

Vote for the Best British design

The Beeb is currently running a poll to find the best British design of the 20th Century. Why don't you vote too? Everything is on there from the E-type jag, to a red phone box, right through to concorde and the World Wide Web. Why not give it a shot eh kids?

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