truth in advertising

Current advert for some Rimmell mascara product includes the voiced-over phrase, "the more you use, the sexier you are". Just in case a writhing model in lingerie didn't implant the idea in your head straight away, I guess.

sporting weekend

Rugby: Italy 18, Wales 18. Italy actually deserved to win this, I think. Ireland 15, Scotland 9 in a hard-fought game at a wet and windy Lansdowne road; both teams missed plenty opportunities to score but the commentators said it was a spectacular game under the conditions, so I guess I can't fault that. And in case anyone cares, there's a new F1 season, with new rules, new teams, and new drivers. I watched some of the new qualifying format and it's certainly an improvement over the single-lap qualifying, but it remains to be seen whether or not the race is worth any attention.