Top 5 Things....We would swap with America

1. Cheerleaders – Because the best thing we get to stare at, at half time, is a soggy pie
   
   
2. Big TV Shows – They have Tony Soprano, we have Phil Mitchell...
   
   
3. Las Vegas – Because Blackpool just doesn't quite compare
   
   
4. Big Mac's – Bye Bye British baby Mac, hello monster Mac!
   
   
5. Driving at 15 – Because this is the age we felt most responsible

What are your favourite American things you wish us British had?

50 Words On.... Random Terrifying Pain

So I just went to sneeze, but as I hit the apex of the inhale, was struck with a pain so sharp in my chest it killed the sneeze instantly and I just ended up making this little shout, really makes you aware of your own mortality something like that :-/
Tell us about your (NotSoClose) Calls

50 words on.... Laudrup sacking

Laudrup has been sacked by Swansea, amid reports of player's threatening each other and a dislike for taking training sessions. With hair like that, would you want to go and stand in the rain whilst Chico Flores tries to find a brick to throw at Garry Monk? Nope, me neither

50 Words On.... What we want in the next Mass Effect

Increased character selection is a must. I want to be Asari. We need exploration, I miss the exploration from ME1. We want our character and squad mates to progress, skills, weapons, aesthetics, personalities. We want the ability to alter the s tory based on our decisions, so many decisions please.

Let's choose the name of David Beckham's new Major League Soccer Franchise..

We want your suggestions for David's new enterprise on the other side of the Atlantic. What name could grab the attention of an American public, slowly easing in to accepting Soccer. The more football played in the world the better is what we say. Good luck David.

 Let's get you started;

1) Victoria Beckham's Soccer Squad Featuring David Beckham.
2) The Miami Cash Ins
3) Miami Gators in Partnership with Gatorade and Pepsi and Toyota

50 Words On.... Battlefield 4 Campaign Mode

Weighing in at around 3 hours, BF4 follows in its predecessors footsteps by being astonishingly short in campaign mode. Although short, the scenes are beautifully rendered and the storyline is engaging. AI is above average, but can wonder into predictable, weaponary is responsive and satisfying, but can be confusing for the novice.      3.5/5

50 Words On.... Ancient Aliens

'Ancient astronaut theorists believe...' My favourite nonsense nugget to emerge from AA? Extraterrestrials built the Pyramids among other monuments in order to navigate Earth. Which begs the question, if they travelled from deep space from far away galaxies, why do they need tall(ish) buildings to navigate one planet? Entertaining drivel.

50 Words On... The Clacton Gas Explosion

Having stood in the centre of the scene of the explosion, it is diffcult to convey the devastation witnessed. To see families lives scattered far and wide is a sombering image. Nearby properties are extensively damaged, reflecting the power of the explosion. We wish all involved a speedy recovery.

http://news.sky.com/story/1206815/clacton-gas-explosion-flattens-two-homes

50 Words On.... Game Publishers Taking the giant biscuit

Zenimax Studios, publisher of Elder Scrolls Online expects you to pay to play on Xbox One and PS4. A monthly fee of near £10. In addition to £50 it will cost to buy the game. Often demanded on PC gaming this has outrageously transitioned to consoles. What next? Sports Interactive selling additional transfer funds on Football Manager?? Oh..