TRAPPED!I had a JOYOUS afternoon yesterday... I was working from home, nipped out for some lunch, got into our communal hallway and realised I'd left my keys in the flat - both doors were locked needing a key to get out, so I was shut in the hallway until ou... The John's Not Mad / Mad World mashupat <a href="http://www.cartelcommunique.co.uk">http://www.cartelcommunique.co.uk</a> always bears another watch.NickelbackNot listened to this yet, but it sounds like it might be an amusing bootleg - cunningly mixing Nickelback with Nickelback.Off ring shopping this afternoon, gulp.... Sandra Howard's car smashed upMrs Michael Howard's prized Fiat Panda has been vandalised at Westenhanger station, says the BBC. This is gutting for her, I know I was really pissed off when my car was done over. Hopefully because of her profile, this will be investigated properly,... I'm sure I heard somewhere that the Smashing Pumpkins played FolkestoneAm I completely mad? Did I just make it up? Or is there a chance they supported someone?Anyway, a couple of new shows just gone on sale, Ross Noble, and Ocean Colour Scene, knock yourselves out...... No autographs, just send biscuitsRush out to the news stands NOW and get MP3X Magazine. It's new, it's got big bad bald Billy Corgan on on the cover, and a free CD, but MORE THAN THAT it's got a huge picture of Sammy in it, along with four pages of ranting waffle about popEx...It mu... Make Some Noise, XMAS Mash UpThere's a bit of a DO going on at Camden's Dublin Castle on Monday December 11th... it's the RETURN of the Fighting Cocks... who will be in the band at this stage is anyone's guess, but they'll be joined by Slang, Trip the System, and Alex B and Patr... Buy Rosie O'Donnel, she must soarSmashmouth, who've been very quiet over here since their XFM-tastic "Walking on the Sun" single are going soundtrack CRAZY at the moment, their highest profile number being a track on "The Grinch", the Jim Carey film...They've also contributed a trac... Anyone want to buy a smoke machine?If anyone asks you this question, drop me a line, I got this missive from the smashing folks at Silver Rocket - they've been ROBBED! Our lovely smoke machine disappeared off the stage upstairs at the garage on Friday night during Silver Rocket. Andy ... Coldplay at Barfly yesterdayColdplay yesterday were GRATE, and also the singer is just like Gaz Top, off TV. They did half a dozen songs at the Barfly (Camden Monarch), in a special, that's going out on Channel Four next month, as already mentioned lots of times... I made a not... Would the real Frank Butcher please stand up?Quick, download Eminem vs Frank Butcher before THE MAN deletes it... it's ACE, and just part of a CRAZE that is sweeping the modern interweb of mixing Eminem with other artists... Check the MP3 section of popEx, choose your favourite, vote for it, su... Send Me BootlegsGot some vinyl remix action to give away, you lucky lucky people... If you fancy a remix of Missy Elliott's "Get Ur Freak On" ("Superchumbo's Supergreakon Remix", nine minutes and twelve inches of heavy plastic), a pack of Ladytron "Playgirl" mixes ... I knew they'd played!Or, did I completely make it up..? Your opinion appreciated...... Lots of funny Darth Vader mashups on youtubeThey've been doing the rounds today at work:<br /><br /><iframe class="youtube" title="YouTube video player" width="800" height="600" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/5blbv4WFriM?hd=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Canterbury Twitter chatter kicking offBeen monitoring twitter.com for mentions of Canterbury, and it's all kicked off today after the archbishop made some ill judged comment or other about Sharia law:These messages were sent while you were offline.3:39 PM twitter: (conservatweet): [Jawa]... Like it!Delia Smith makes a kebab:Part of a series of faked up vids, from Don't Watch That, Watch This. Not seen them before, though I do remember this sweary DIY video from somewhere.... Folkestone double death plunge smash horror tragedy!Yoinks, yesterday someone chucked themselves off the roof of Bouverie Square in Folkestone, and today the end of our road was sealed off by police because of a "scene". Police were stopping anyone getting close to what had happened, so a) we had to w... RE: Folkestone double death plunge smash horror tragedy!Yes she did! She actually came off of the Asda carpark and i certainly won't forget5 coming face to face with her smashed on the pavement! Suicide remains the most selfish act ever!!! I CANNOT find it within my self to feel sorry for.......best to wi... RE: Folkestone double death plunge smash horror tragedy!I agree with Claire on this one. While I agree with idea of blogging events, I fail to see why you'd want to look back on the 4th May and read in some detail about how someone you don't know reached a point of desperation where they didn't want to l... RE: Folkestone double death plunge smash horror tragedy!I Am from Folkestone but live in Dublin at the moment and I heard friday morning about what had happened - and have been searching ever since in the internet to try and find out who it was - in case I know him - and you`rs is the only mention.I think... RE: Folkestone double death plunge smash horror tragedy!I agree, darkmoonsider. I think it is inappropriate to 'feel sorry for' someone who has committed suicide. I do feel sorrow/care/concern for you and the other witnesses (who, I can promise, the young lady had no wish to hurt) and also for her family ... Please check out this folkestone pub mapFolkestone pub map, let me know what you think. Recently improved but it could still do with some more updated info... if you have a local pub / restaurant and the details are missing, please let me know.... Maybe I don't have to get rid of the pool table...Combined the need for a new wardrobe with the need to get rid of the pool table! DIY hardward mashup!... Kent libraries Amazon Firefox Greasemonkey mashupI've made a firefox plugin, to look up if a book's available in the library when you're viewing its page on Amazon. Normally I'd be sending people TO Amazon rather than from Amazon, hoping to make a commission, but here's where I give something back.... Snowing again hereHmm not sure that is working, but then I did only just upload it, maybe it will turn up later. Glad to be inside.Stopped now, I expect more overnight though.Check out uksnow.benmarsh.co.uk though it's down again now... what was that alternative URL f... Weekend treatsTrying again, after my browser crash fiasco, will undoubtedly miss detail this time as I'm bored of writing the same thing. Yes even more bored than you are of reading it!Had a great weekend, here are the highlights. Took some time to stop and think ... RE: Kent libraries Amazon Firefox Greasemonkey mashupCool.<br />I work in KCC libraries and I'm such a geek!Free book for the people of FolkestoneClare got some more Candace Robb from the library this week and was persuaded to take an extra book, Framed by Frank Cottrell Boyce. There is a plan to get everyone in the town reading the same book for some reason. It's about a run down village that... Nice hot weekendIt's been a lovely weekend, have fitted a lot in. A lot of lazing about really, but still. I took a half day from work on Friday and we had lunch at The Tiger Inn. No-one thought much of their food this time around but it was nice to be sitting down ... A day of mishaps yesterdayJust after I posted on the blog yesterday, I went to the hallway to get more cardboard boxes, and the door slammed behind me. Clare was out with Harry (hence me blogging when I should have been packing), I had no keys, no phone, no anything. I was ju... Ashplus <strong>60ft Dolls</strong> who brilliantly smashed the place up. <strong>Bis</strong> were meant to play too.SmashmouthAnd <strong>Dust Junkys</strong>BRAINDROP ROBO-PIRATE BOAT RAVE, McMash Clan, Very Special Guests TBA15.00The Gentscontemporary songs, from Kylie to NOVANA (The UKÂs Only Tribute to Nirvana), Stereo Virgins05 , 19:00:00 at 451636/05/12 O2 Academy Liverpool tickets NOVANA (The UK’s Only Tribute to Nirvana), Stereo Virgins05 , 19:00:00 at O2 Academy Liverpool/05... Moonlight Mish Mash, Dead Wax, I Dream In Colour, i hearts, plus comedHalcyon, Infected Mushroom (Live), Talamasca (live), Atmos, Dejavoo (Live), Beatnik (Live), Liquid Ross (live), Libra9, Andy Forse & Matt Loraine, BASS6: Braindrop, McMash Clan, Flux Pavilion feat. MC BK Razey, Scampi, Celladore, Charlie Cutta, Mixcloud DSmashing Pumpkins in Manchester99.00Smashing Pumpkins in Newcastle Upon Tyne79.20Smashing Pumpkins in London81.40Smashing Pumpkins in London82.50Smashing Pumpkins in Sheffield79.20Smashing Pumpkins in Birmingham77.00Smashing Pumpkins in Glasgow87.95Beer Bangers and Mash with Brains Reverend James - Food & 1st 2 pintsFood Event - Limited to 28 people. 7pm Adv. &pound;15