Asylum.co.uk http://www.asylum.co.uk Asylum.co.uk http://www.asylum.co.uk/media/feedlogo.gif Asylum.co.uk http://www.asylum.co.uk en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/England's 'dream year', Maradona off to winning starthttp://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/20/england-complete-dream-year-maradona-off-to-winning-start/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/20/england-complete-dream-year-maradona-off-to-winning-start/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/20/england-complete-dream-year-maradona-off-to-winning-start/#commentsFiled under:

(Our daily sports news cheat sheet.)Why is nothing else on Earth quite as sweet as England beating Germany at football? (Times)Capello hails "dream year" for England. (Sky)Furious Wenger could sue over Walcott injury. (AOL)Maradona begins his... Read more

 

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]]>Michael Rundle2008-11-20T03:26:00 00:00Teens practice safer sex than single adultshttp://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/19/teens-practice-safer-sex-than-single-adults/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/19/teens-practice-safer-sex-than-single-adults/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/19/teens-practice-safer-sex-than-single-adults/#commentsFiled under: , ,

(Our happy hour fact to amaze the drunks in the pub.)More teenagers practice safe sex than single adults.According to a new study, about 68 percent of 16-to-19 year olds use protection during their first sexual encounter, while only about a third of... Read more

 

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]]>Jeremy Taylor2008-11-19T13:00:00 00:00Monthy Python strike back against YouTubehttp://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/19/monthy-python-strikes-back-against-against-youtube/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/19/monthy-python-strikes-back-against-against-youtube/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/19/monthy-python-strikes-back-against-against-youtube/#commentsFiled under:

After suffering from freeloaders uploading their classic clips to the Internet for years, Monty Python are today fighting back by launching their own official YouTube channel. Watch the surviving menbers explain the move below, and then take a look... Read more

 

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]]>Michael Rundle2008-11-19T12:00:00 00:00Freida Pinto -- today's crushhttp://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/19/freida-pinto-todays-crush/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/19/freida-pinto-todays-crush/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/19/freida-pinto-todays-crush/#commentsFiled under: ,

Vistors to the recent London Film Festival were enthusiastic about Danny Boyle's new movie Slumdog Millionaire, and some say it will be a hit when it arrives in mainstream cinemas. We're a little surprised -- the idea that people are actually going... Read more

 

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]]>freida pintoFreidaPintoindiamoviesslumdog millionaireSlumdogMillionaireEmily McCombs2008-11-19T11:00:00 00:00Xdream bike turns working out into a video gamehttp://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/19/xdream-bike-turns-working-out-into-a-video-game/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/19/xdream-bike-turns-working-out-into-a-video-game/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/19/xdream-bike-turns-working-out-into-a-video-game/#commentsFiled under: ,

The old exercise bike in the basement is beat, and the people at Xdream know that. Their new and improved fitness bike includes a screen with a customised avatar, so that while you're biking you can go through various scenarios, taking in all kinds... Read more

 

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]]>exerciseexercise bikeExerciseBikeXdreamG. Xavier Robillard2008-11-19T10:30:00 00:00Remember the good times -- England vs. Germanyhttp://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/19/remember-the-good-times-england-vs-germany/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/19/remember-the-good-times-england-vs-germany/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/19/remember-the-good-times-england-vs-germany/#commentsFiled under: ,

England play Germany tonight in an International friendly at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, so before the kick-off, why not remind yourself of the two greatest (English) victories in that long-standing football rivalry? Click here to watch the... Read more

 

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]]>Michael Rundle2008-11-19T10:00:00 00:00Trash Your Cash -- defacing money as self-expressionhttp://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/19/cash-trashing-defacing-currency-as-self-expression/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/19/cash-trashing-defacing-currency-as-self-expression/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/19/cash-trashing-defacing-currency-as-self-expression/#commentsFiled under: ,

There are more means of personal expression these days than at any other time in history, but whether you choose blogs, message boards, graffiti, tattoos or even traditional artwork, it's always more fun if there's an element of danger. One of the... Read more

 

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]]>artistic expressionArtisticExpressioncurrencydefacedmoneyvandalismCary McNeal2008-11-19T09:00:00 00:00Power cut threat spurs chain-reaction rescue from dadhttp://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/19/power-cut-threat-spurs-chain-reaction-rescue-from-dad/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/19/power-cut-threat-spurs-chain-reaction-rescue-from-dad/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/19/power-cut-threat-spurs-chain-reaction-rescue-from-dad/#commentsFiled under: ,

A Florida man took drastic steps recently when faced with an overdue $2,000 utility bill and the electricity company threatening to cut off his power: He chained himself to the meter. Tony Duncan of Hiland Park says disconnection would be disastrous... Read more

 

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]]>asylumelectricity meterElectricityMetermantasticmatt glazebrookMattGlazebrookparentsMatt Glazebrook2008-11-19T08:00:00 00:00Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatterhttp://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/19/johnny-depp-as-the-mad-hatter/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/19/johnny-depp-as-the-mad-hatter/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/19/johnny-depp-as-the-mad-hatter/#commentsFiled under: ,

The first photo of Johnny Depp as The Mad Hatter in 2010's "Alice in Wonderland" movie is now online. Click here to see the picture, and let us know in the comments if you can remember the last time Depp made a movie where he didn't wear make-up... Read more

 

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]]>alice in wonderlandAliceInWonderlandjohnny deppJohnnyDeppMad HatterMadHatterEmily McCombs2008-11-19T07:00:00 00:00World's fattest man gets some actionhttp://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/19/worlds-fattest-man-gets-some-action/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/19/worlds-fattest-man-gets-some-action/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/19/worlds-fattest-man-gets-some-action/#commentsFiled under: , ,

We have followed the love life of Manuel Uribe, who once held the record for the world's fattest man, with a delight comparable only to that which always shows in the ebullient 43-year-old's happy expressions. We watched with rapt attention as he... Read more

 

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]]>manuel uribeManuelUribensfwrampworlds fattest manWorldsFattestManEmily McCombs2008-11-19T06:00:00 00:00Walcott injury blow, Drogba handed three-month banhttp://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/19/walcott-injury-blow-drogba-handed-three-month-ban/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/19/walcott-injury-blow-drogba-handed-three-month-ban/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/19/walcott-injury-blow-drogba-handed-three-month-ban/#commentsFiled under:

(Our daily sports news cheat sheet.)England, Arsenal reel from three-month Walcott injury blow. (Sun)Capello plans "England injury check regime". (BBC)Maradona turns tables on Hand of God. (Times)Drogba given three-match ban. (Sky) Cricket: Pietersen... Read more

 

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]]>Michael Rundle2008-11-19T04:33:00 00:00Astronauts to drink their own urinehttp://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/18/soon-astronauts-will-drink-their-own-urine/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/18/soon-astronauts-will-drink-their-own-urine/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/18/soon-astronauts-will-drink-their-own-urine/#commentsFiled under: , ,

(Our happy hour fact to amaze the drunks in the pub.)A new water recovery device developed by NASA for its space stations will recycle urine into potable drinking water.With the cost of shipping fresh water into space at $15,000 a pint, astronauts... Read more

 

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]]>Jeremy Taylor2008-11-18T13:00:00 00:00Canoeists attacked for 300ft slipway stunt ridehttp://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/18/canoeists-condemned-for-300ft-slipway-stunt-ride/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/18/canoeists-condemned-for-300ft-slipway-stunt-ride/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/18/canoeists-condemned-for-300ft-slipway-stunt-ride/#commentsFiled under: ,

Extreme kayakers have been condemned by authorities for canoeing down a 300 foot dam at the Llyn Brianne reservoir in Carmarthenshire.The dam's slipway has been made famous after videos of kayakers reaching up to 45 miles per hour on the steep slope... Read more

 

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]]>Michael Rundle2008-11-18T12:00:00 00:00Rendered in Lego, fashion finally makes sensehttp://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/18/when-rendered-in-lego-fashion-finally-makes-sense/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/18/when-rendered-in-lego-fashion-finally-makes-sense/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/18/when-rendered-in-lego-fashion-finally-makes-sense/#commentsFiled under: ,

While we like to consider ourselves style-concious men at Asylum, sometimes fashion leaves us a little cold. Whether it's the intimidating, 7-foot aliens struting down the catwalk, or just the ultra-high concept alternative clothes, something about... Read more

 

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]]>Michael Rundle2008-11-18T11:00:00 00:00Hear your tunes anywhere in the househttp://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/18/hear-your-tunes-anywhere-in-the-house/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/18/hear-your-tunes-anywhere-in-the-house/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/18/hear-your-tunes-anywhere-in-the-house/#commentsFiled under:

Filling your pad with streaming music is a must, especially if you like to entertain guests or harass neighbours. One way to accomplish this is by using Sonos, a multi-room wireless listening system. Sonos works with your home stereo, or you can use... Read more

 

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]]>ipodlisteningsonosspeaker systemSpeakerSystemG. Xavier Robillard2008-11-18T10:00:00 00:00Celebs who were spies -- from Sinatra to Disneyhttp://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/18/celebs-who-were-real-spies-from-sinatra-to-disney/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/18/celebs-who-were-real-spies-from-sinatra-to-disney/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/18/celebs-who-were-real-spies-from-sinatra-to-disney/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Teen heartthrob Zac Efron (you know, that dude your tween sister/creepy middle-aged uncle has plastered all over their bedroom wall?) recently compared his life to that of fictional secret agent Jason Bourne. Yes, the life of the star of High School... Read more

 

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]]>ciajason bourneJasonBournemoonlightedsinatraspieszac efronZacEfronNicholas Nadel2008-11-18T09:00:00 00:00Beat up, engine-less car nets 125 grand on EBayhttp://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/18/beat-up-engine-less-car-nets-and-163-125k-on-ebay/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/18/beat-up-engine-less-car-nets-and-163-125k-on-ebay/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/18/beat-up-engine-less-car-nets-and-163-125k-on-ebay/#commentsFiled under: ,

At first look, most people wouldn't see much value in the rusty, dented hunk of metal (left) that was recently offered on eBay. The owner noted the original interior, but the 45-year-old car had no motor and no transmission, and was initially listed... Read more

 

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]]>lemanspontiacstan antlocerStanAntlocertempestTom Radler2008-11-18T08:00:00 00:00Slash plays Star Spangled Banner for equal rightshttp://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/18/slash-plays-star-spangled-banner-for-equal-rights/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/18/slash-plays-star-spangled-banner-for-equal-rights/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/18/slash-plays-star-spangled-banner-for-equal-rights/#commentsFiled under: ,

The debate on Californian gay marriage laws is an important issue for locals, but is it strictly relevant for UK residents? Well, Slash just made a video about in in which he plays the Star Spangled Banner on his Gibson. So yes, yes it is. Watch the... Read more

 

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]]>Michael Rundle2008-11-18T07:30:00 00:00Boxer hits the floor before match even startshttp://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/18/boxer-hits-the-floor-before-match-even-starts/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/18/boxer-hits-the-floor-before-match-even-starts/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/18/boxer-hits-the-floor-before-match-even-starts/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Intimidating your opponent is a key part of winning a fight. Tripping over the top rope and nearly doing a face plant when entering the ring is not the way to accomplish those ends. Consequently, Monte Barrett got knocked out on Saturday night. Next... Read more

 

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]]>BoxingfallMonte BarrettMonteBarrettwipe outWipeOutAsylum Staff2008-11-18T07:00:00 00:00Italian footy team moon their way to victoryhttp://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/18/italian-footy-team-moon-their-way-to-victory/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/18/italian-footy-team-moon-their-way-to-victory/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2008/11/18/italian-footy-team-moon-their-way-to-victory/#commentsFiled under: , ,

As well as being one of the world's premiere football nations, Italy has often led the way in developing the sport's more nefarious tactics. Diving, match-fixing and the Catenaccio system (which simultaneously decreased likelihood of scoring and the... Read more

 

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]]>asylumitalymatt glazebrookMattGlazebrooknuditysoccerweird newsWeirdNewsMatt Glazebrook2008-11-18T06:00:00 00:00