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Yeeeeesssss!!!!!
Yeeeeesssss!!!!!

Leeds FINALLY won a game, thanks to the wonders of Healy Hobbit Feet grabbing a last minute winner. Following his international games, it brings the Ulster man’s tally to 6 goals in 7 days. Well done David – who needs Wayne Rooney!

While Leeds may still be in the dreaded relegation zone, they’re off the bottom and tonight beat Preston, one of the best teams in the division – a match even the most optimistic Leeds fan wouldn’t expect to win.

The fight for survival is well and truly on.
Come on Leeds!
Marching on together.

The trailer for one of the most eagerly awaited games of all time was released yesterday. I am talking, of course, about Grand Theft Auto 4.

There has been massive speculation on the internet on what the new, next generation GTA will be like and where it will be set. Creators Rockstar have kept very tight lipped, revealing absolutely nothing until the trailer release yesterday.

Based upon the trailer, the game looks like it will take place in New York City, although it does inform us that “Things will be different”. If internet rumours are to be believed, GTA4 may feature more than once city and maybe even multiple countries – backing up rumours of another London based GTA.

The graphics are simply jaw dropping. As a massive GTA fan, I am hugely looking forward to this release, which has the potential to be the best game of all time. I am really going to struggle to contain my excitement as the October 19th release date draws closer.

To view a lovely high definition trailer, go to GTA4.net. I have also included screenshots from the trailer below. To view a cool, larger screen capture, click on the mini pic.

I nearly shat myself this afternoon. I got back from work to find a bill from my gas company, Scottish Power. Upon opening it, I was shocked to read my invoice for the last month – £181.36!!! Nearly £200 for 28 days of gas! I’m not running a fucking sauna!

I immediately rung the company to query the amount and was assured that there was no error and I did indeed owe £181. I found this totally bizarre as my gas usage is minimal. My flat faces south and therefore receives a lot of sun – because of this, the radiators haven’t been turned on once and I have had the windows open most days!

I was proving a difficult customer and the poor girl on the phone was struggling. She suggested I check the gas meter. Upon inspection, I discovered where the fault lay. When the gasman came to read the meter, he must have checked the neighbour’s one – idiot! This reduced my bill from £181 to £17.50. This reduction meant that they owed me money, £7.50 to be exact.

A lesson from this, kids – always read your bills!

I feel naïve. I was chatting with a friend last night and the subject of Radio 1 came up. I was then reliably informed that DJ Scott Mills is gay, something I struggled to believe – however, after consulting Wikipedia (everybody’s reliable source), the rumours were confirmed. Apparently his sexuality has been public knowledge since 2001. I am a regular listener to his afternoon radio show and was surprised I haven’t found out until now! Not that I have a problem with it, just a little surprised that’s all.

Apparently these other celebrities are also gays

• Graham Norton
• Michael Barrymore
• Elton John
• Cristiano Ronaldo*
• Boy George
• George Michael

* For legal reasons, this one cannot be confirmed

A few sick cricket jokes – not for the easily offended.

What’s so special about the Pakistan cricket team?
They’re the only team to leave the Cricket World Cup with The Ashes

England are changing their national sport from cricket to bobsleighing.

What’s does Bob Woolmer have in common with bananas?
Both left Jamaica in boxes.

On a serious note, it’s a shocking a sad loss. Let’s hope they catch the killers. Hopefully the position of Pakistan coach will be filled soon, maybe Steve McClaren could take the job?

After a visit to The Raven pub in Bath for a pie and a pint, I went with Simon and Mr. Watkins to watch Outlaw at the cinema. I had been promised extreme violence and chav beatings. Sadly, I was left disappointed.

The movie was shit and the acting diabolical. A scene where Danny Dyer returns with his fiancée to a roadside where he was previously attacked, stands out.
Fiancée: “Why have you come back here?
Dyer: “I don’t know”
One piece of acting that all budding drama students should study, taking note on how not to perform!

I liked Danny Dyer in Football Factory and Severance, but when he has to play a more serious role, I feel that he is missing something. Hopefully his new film, where he stars alongside the beautiful Gillian Anderson, will be significantly better.

It is a shame the movie was so poor, especially after the success of the excellent Hot Fuzz, 2007 was looking a promising year for the UK film industry. Still, I am confident of some more British films making an impact over the next 9 months.

Check out this new project which I am working on – The X-Files Blog.

I have had the fabulous idea of digging out the old X-Files DVDs and watching Seasons 1-9 over the next few months, blogging about each episode. It’ll be a great way to write my thoughts and opinions on the episodes as I watch them, and also record X-File memories from the last 12 years.

If you are a fan of the cult series, check out the blog and leave your own comments, opinions and memories. I would love to read them.

Sparkster.net, which celebrates its 3rd anniversary next month, will remain as a general interest blog. The X-Files Blog being merely a side project.

The Sky engineer called round on Tuesday in another attempt to pick up a signal amidst the forest of trees at the rear of my flat. Yet again he was unsuccessful. He did suggest I contact an independent engineer who doesn’t suffer from a fear of heights, so that a dish could be fitted on the roof – abseiling equipment required. However, I have given up on Sky and just decided to save £37 a month.

Now I need to try and get back the £64 which Sky decided to take/steal from my bank account before I even had a dish erected. Apparently refunds are not dealt with over the telephone. Therefore I had to write a letter to somebody in Scotland. Typical – they don’t have a problem taking your money over the phone! Talk about getting blood from a stone!

Leeds United can and will avoid relegation. Here’s how…