Monthly Archives: December 2011

NFB’s Top Ten For The Year

Posted on December 31, 2011 by

As is customary from  bloggers around this time, here’s an outline of the top ten blog posts on Never Felt Better over the past year. Now, the various components of The Lord Of The Rings: Chapter By Chapter and NFB’s … Continue reading →

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What The Irish Defence Forces Did This Year

Posted on December 30, 2011 by

This year: The Irish Defence Forces disabled over 50 viable explosive devices. The Irish Defence Forces carried out nearly 2’000 high security escorts. The Irish Defence Forces continued to provide security at Portlaoise prison. The Irish Defence Forces deployed 3’000 … Continue reading →

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Micro By Michael Crichton (With Richard Preston)

Posted on December 29, 2011 by

I’m a big fan of Michael Crichton, as I have previously written about, and one of my Christmas presents this year brought it back to me again: the very last book that will be published under his name. Along with … Continue reading →

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14 Quick Thoughts On The Stuff I Watched At Christmas

Posted on December 28, 2011 by

1. Downfall is still amazing on viewing #I-lost-count-a-while-ago. When Bruno Ganz first appears, you’re stunned by just how much he looks like the dictator. 2. The Scorpion King is a very dumb movie. Also, The Rock is huge. 3. Gladiator continues to … Continue reading →

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50’000

Posted on December 27, 2011 by

The good news mentioned in my last post has come to pass. Never Felt Better has breached the 50’000 hit mark. I’d like to, as always, thank all readers, commenters and subscribers, from here to Facebook and Twitter (all readily signupable … Continue reading →

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Merry Holidays! Wait…

Posted on December 23, 2011 by

As I will shortly be heading off into the land of no-internet for the next few days, I will take the opportunity to, now, wish all my readers, subscribers, commenters and everyone else a very Merry Christmas, and thanks so … Continue reading →

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The Lord Of The Rings, Chapter By Chapter: The Last Debate

Posted on December 22, 2011 by

It’s another very short chapter now, as we start to head towards this Book’s conclusion. First, we have some plot threads to sow up. Even though we could piece together just what happened with Aragorn and co between the end of the … Continue reading →

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A Review Of The Today FM Schedule

Posted on December 21, 2011 by

Having spent most of this year under contract at a certain workplace, I was forced to listen to Today FM most days. Here’s some thoughts on their typical daily schedule. Ray D’arcy 9-Noon I hate Ray D’Arcy with a passion. … Continue reading →

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The Game Of Thrones In North Korea

Posted on December 20, 2011 by

I am far from an expert on North Korea, but I find some of the worry over the state of the peninsula following the death of despot Kim Jung-ill somewhat unnecessary, even from a brief glance at the situation there. … Continue reading →

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The Lord Of The Rings, Chapter By Chapter: The Houses Of Healing

Posted on December 18, 2011 by

It is the aftermath of the battle, with Tolkien immediately moving to create a sense of ruin, with imagery of destruction, jetsam of battle, death all around. You can almost smell the lingering smoke in the air, and that dreadful … Continue reading →

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