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Xbox 360 Media Remote

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After receiving my Xbox360 remote, on Monday I must admit I had very little enthusiasm fo rthe thing. I only took it out of the packageing last night (mainly due to bordem) took it downstairs and put the batteries in. Wondering if I would be able to use it on my original Xbox. Once the batteries in to my delight, the whole thing is backlit with green led's (blue conversion someone!) which is fab, then is programed it to be able to control my Tele. Then WHAMMY! i had a very cool remote, that not only could turn on and off my tele ( have four remotes in the lounge currently that can do that ) but also adjust the volume and change channel (dont use my tele to change channel as i have sky). All in all if your looking for an remote on/off button and may be some way of raising and lowering the volume on your tele ( note: on your tele not your AV amp) and have very low lighting in your lounge, then this is the remote for you.

Using large portable/USB storage devices with your Xbox 360.

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Tags: Xbox 360 , Xbox Storage Adding some storage capacity to your Xbox 360 is really easy to do. The best part about using a USB hard drive with your 360 is that YOU have control of what content you have on it. With the factory Xbox hard drive you cannot load any content to it unless its acquired from Live or ripped form CD's. That does not do much for us that want our MP3 collection on our Xbox 360's now. I'm not up for re-ripping my CD's again, nor am I satisfied with streaming as the only means of accessing MY media. I do bring my Xbox all over the place and would LOVE to be abut to use MY content. Hear that Bill, J Allard or Major Nelson.. I bet I am not the only one ;). I don't think the horse is dead yet, is it? Well I will just keep saying it till its delivered via Live or the mod scene works it out. more......................

Sugababes - Taller In More Ways

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Taller in more ways is an excellent album from Moocha, Munter and Heidi. Push the button and red dress a by far the best tracks. Saw them do the red dress live on the poll winners party on Sunday, which was excelent. Push The Button Gotta Be You Follow Me Home Joy Division Red Dress Ugly It Ain't Easy Bruised Obsession Ace Reject Two Hearts

Athlete

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Not only is the new album (and old album) really good, but they we're pretty ace live too. Caught them at Pompey Guildhall and was shocked by how good it was. And look, new album 'Tourist' appears to be 6.97 if you believe the picture I just borrowed from Amazon. Get, now. Official Athlete Site Unofficial Athlete Site

Age of Empires III

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I have played AOE I & AOE II to death, Mainly becuase nav is crap at AOE II and it's one of the few games I will consistantly beat him. At this point its best to say "in your face Hegan!". AOEIII looks the same as its the games before it except now it's all in 3D and you can zoom in to see the tops of you villagers bald patches, for no real reason. So far after coughing up my 34 or what ever it was. I have not lost entire weeks of my life carefully building intricate wall systems around my town, this is all due to a new added feature not in the original two games. The new feature is called "no fun" Pronounced No Fun. In summary i should of drank my 34 ( COOP is still doing an offer on Grolsh mmmm ) . I'd give this game 5 stars out of 34 million does look pretty though, but then so does Lucy Porter.

T-Rextasy

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Went to see them (again) last night. Honestly, people don't listen to enough T-Rex, even though it can substantially improve your life. A lot of people say "I don't know anything they did", so you don't know Metal Guru, Jeepster, Telegram Sam, Hot Love, Children of the Revolution, Ride a White Swan, Get it On, I Love to Boogie, New York City, The Groover, Solid Gold Easy Action, or 20th Century Boy. Right. Bolan was totally the man, until the untimely tree/mini incident. Genius.

Craig David - The Story Goes

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Been listening to Craig David ( Can i get a Rewind? ) new album the Story goes tis pretty cool. All the way is probably the best one on there. Very dissapointed to see soda pop was not on the album obviously being left for the special edition. Proper Bo I tell thee Track List: All the Way Don't Love You No More (I'm Sorry) Hypnotic Separate Ways Johnny Do You Believe in Love One Last Dance Unbelievable Just Chillin' Thief in the Night Take 'Em Off My Love Dont Stop Never Should Have Walked Away Let Her Go

Nav Incredible Gulibity Scam

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Nav was today scammed by an inconspicuous email, with the subject "Do Not Read This Email". PLagued with curiosity he opened the email. Only to find. He had been selected For Best Man Duties! HA Fool!

So Far Confirmed

Simon Steve Marcus ME ( no way ) Ian Odd Dave Nav ( after having to ask him out right), pfff do none of us reply to emails? This looks to be a Goer so I'll comence giving fact to other people.

More Stag Type Shanigans

Is Everyone OK with the 10th - 13th of March 2006. Amstersam on those dates flying from and to gatwick is 17.99 outward and 12.99 on the way back, thanks to sleezy jet. Does any one know if there any any travel inns in Amsterdam? You gotta love them free biscuits. stag.james-lloyd.com As per usual no one has replied, so Reply saying Yes this is great i want to come! or No i shall take no part in you fun and frolics. SO i can book some things!

Simon comes up with new locations

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Cairo & Bognor Regis

Genuine posibilty

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Begin your weekend on Friday night, meet up with your friend and hit the town, explore the bars and have a few drinks. On Saturday start with a free beer and welcome lunch in ODonnells Irish bar then on to the famous Heineken brewery for a tour and a few more free beers and finish this off at the micro-brewery where again you get more free beer!! All this and its not even 6 oclock! Ready for your evening out? Get yourselves down to Cocos bar where they are ready to welcome your party, an unhealthy appetite is going to be needed as you have a choice of gutbusting meals including burgers, chicken and ribs. Oh! And dont forget the 100 (Thats right 100) beers we are going to throw in for your group! And for those of you that can handle it we also give you priority entry to one of the biggest clubs in Amsterdam where you can drink and dance to early hours of the morning.

Planning

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Stag Planning, I have started this as Sarah has just booked her hen night. Which has made feel slightly inadequate as havn't really given stag any thought what so ever. Let alone decided who to give the punishment of best man too. Simon has come up with two options Go to Prague Go to Amsterdam