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I gave the computer a break last night. You know how it goes...

Lorraine left work early. When I got home, the dinner was on the table. It was lamb and vegetables. Very nice. I enjoyed that.

Next, Lorraine bought out the raspberry bakewell tart/cake thing. It was covered in vanilla ice cream. Again, very nice. I enjoyed that as well.

Next, we watched "Constantine" on Sky Movies. Strangely enough it has become one of those films that gets better with each viewing. Lorraine is adamant that "Constantine" is not a horror film. I think that it is, although it is not a hardcore horror film. Lorraine is adamant that she will not, under any circumstances, watch horror films. I asked Lorraine to explain how "Constantine" is not a horror film. She said that I was "Too stupid to understand". Charming.

Ever noticed that Rachel Weisz has fabulous eyebrows, darling? (Sorry. Gay moment, there.)

Next, I watched the "Lost" double bill. Half the fun in watching "Lost" is the Wednesday morning briefing session from my friend at work, Joey Lipps. Joey knows somebody high up in Disney. He had all of the episodes on DVD before the series had finished being broadcast in the states. He says to me things like, "Did you notice the logo on the film that Sayid was watching?", or, "Who was that in the picture that the sergeant was carrying?" and if I don't have an answer to hand, he gives it to me and then elaborates on his current theory as to what the hell is going on. Joey is a great guy. He is so enthusiastic.

Next... Er... I went to bed.

Nothing else...

Er...

I watch the news sometimes.

Farewell to Mickey Spillane. If Raymond Chandler and Dashell Hammett were prime steak, Mickey Spillane was a hamburger. Nothing wrong with a hamburger, sometimes. I liked the Mike Hammer novels for what they were. Violent, sexy, hard boiled thrillers. Robert Aldrich's adaptation of Spillane's "Kiss Me Deadly" is one of the greatest films, of any genre, of all time. Check it out. You'll like it.

President George Bush uses veto on stem cell bill. What an arsehole! I truly believe that science will either save or destroy the world, but it must be given the chance. Bill Frist, who is the Republican leader of the Senate, and a possible Presidential candidate in 2008, said in part, "I am pro-life, but I disagree with the president's decision. Given the potential of this research and the limitations of the existing lines eligible for federally funded research, I think additional lines should be made available." He is a Republican, but he is right.

Channel 4 Wank-a-thon! Hmm... I suppose that if you are happy to go into a hall with a couple of hundred other people (men and women) and have a wank, with Channel 4 filming you for a documentary, then good for you. But it's hard (oooh, err - sorry) to know who exactly is going to benefit from this? Channel 4 will get some notoriety, and possibly good ratings when the documentary is broadcast, but I cannot see that they will be allowed to show uncut footage, so isn't it basically pointless? Wouldn't the core audience be happier with a porn video? There will apparently be prizes for the most orgasms and the longest wank without... ahem... finishing. What I want to know is, will porn actors be banned? We need to be told!

David O'Leary leaves Aston Villa by mutual consent. He lost the fans and the dressing room months ago. Frankly it is about bloody time he left. To replace him? Alan Curbishley? Sam Alladyce? David Platt? I would love that.

Hottest July day of all time in the UK. I went for a walk at lunchtime. Very nice. I especially enjoyed the view of the half naked ladies walking about. What did you expect from me? A serious comment?

That's enough news. I have Flaming Lips tickets to purchase.