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The final punch in the stomach from 'Game of Thrones'

AVAST! THERE BE SPOILERS AHEAD FOR A LOT OF SHOWS! SO, IF YOU ARE MAKING YOUR WAY THROUGH: GAME OF THRONES  SEINFELD HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER  DEXTER LOST PARKS AND RECREATION M*A*S*H  FRIENDS  COMMUNITY THEN RUN AWAY AND COME BACK ONCE YOU ARE DOWN WITH A LARGE BINGE SESSION 'If you think this has a happy ending, you haven't been paying attention'- Ramsay Bolton to Theon Greyjoy, Season 6 Episode 3 ('The Climb') of Game of Thrones , 5 May 2013 20 May was a special day. Excitement was at astronomical levels as the calendar crept towards this seemingly uninteresting period in the month of May. As the sun rose and the alarm loudly blared that it was time to get out of bed, it was as if it was Christmas. Springing into action, changing into exercise gear with a bright smile beaming in the early morning light. But there was plenty of caution to be taken. Instinctively, Jen the Samsung S8 is brought back to life every morning as she connects

Did Manchester City deserve to win the Premier League?

'I love football. What a game'- a tweet from Dan Walker while watching Manchester City vs Liverpool, 3 January 2019 Far back in August, 'Absolute Shambles' put their reputation as a leading Internet power by writing down predictions for the 2018/19 Premier League season . Slightly off in some regards, such as saying Harry Kane would win the Golden Boot and Kevin de Bruyne being Player of the Season, but spot on regarding the top 2 being Manchester City and Liverpool and José Mourinho having a 'third season meltdown'. That tips the balance, surely? We could sit here all day and laugh at how off the August predictions were (who would have thought that Wolves would finish 7th?!), but time is precious and we are busy people. Instead, let's start with the obvious; what a bloody season, and many congratulations to Manchester City on retaining the title. The dynasty has begun (BBC Sport) Once again, the Premier League declared itself to be the greatest sourc

Beyond Grateful: How Generosity and Kindness Helped Me Complete the Isle of Wight Challenge

'Gratitude is the sign of noble souls'- Aesop A strange world known as the 'Isle of Wight' is one of rolling fields perched on cliffs of chalk and clay, with waves crashing ferociously against these geographical wonders. For those who dwell upon the Isle of Wight, they saw something else on this bizarre rock bobbing a short distance away from the likes of Portsmouth and Southampton. Odd structures had once more been erected over the Early May Bank Holiday weekend, and they were always a beacon for mainlanders to travel to the island. These marvels of architecture were not like the Needles, or Osborne House where Queen Victoria once presided. They were inflatable, and flags that bore the words 'Ultra Challenge' fluttered in the breeze. It was that time of year again. Thousands crossed on the ferries, all seeking to 'Walk, Jog, Run' around the entirety of the Isle of Wight. Some were cautious and chose a smaller distance of 25 km, with the more adventu