Some articles don't fall into either of the above categories, such as tributes and top 10 lists. All other articles can be found in the miscellaneous area. |
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By Banxy
Halloween Special : Surviving a Zombie Attack in a Town with a Tesco Store (10/10/07)
Do you fear a zombie apocalypse? Worried about what you'd do if that was the case? Do you live near a Tesco? If the answer is "yes", then do not fret. Banxy lets his imagination run wild in this zombie survival guide. |
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By KJS
The Top 10 Simpsons Characters (15/08/07)
The Simpsons - the greatest and most popular cartoon in TV history - has spawned some of the most fantastic and hilarious characters you could ever wish to see. KJS lists his top 10. |
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By Maddie
20 Premiership Donkeys (26/07/07)
The Premiership is a utopia of talented footballers but, sometimes, the managers get it wrong - signing players who would be better suited to a Sunday League. Maddie takes a look at a select 20 Premiership Donkeys. |
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By Maddie
Carlisle v Newcastle : A Boys Day Out (23/07/07)
On Saturday July 21st, ATO's Maddie, as well as Kenzy, Waggsy and friend of ATO Dolo went to watch Maddie's team - Carlisle United - face Premiership side Newcastle United (whom Kenzy supports). Read about it. |
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By Maddie
Has Vince gone too Far? (17/06/07)
Maddie loves his wrestling. From his Randy Orton poses to his D-Generation X quotations, WWE makes his day. This is the reason that the recent storyline of Vince McMahon's death has made such an impact on him. Have a look! |
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By KJS
Sky Broadband : A Log of Cataclysmic Events (29/03/07)
Some services are
fantastic. Fast, efficient, helpful and generally competent. As KJS has found out, Sky is not one of them, as a woeful journey through service hell proved. Read his experiences in this article. |
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By KJS
Fantasy Rumbles : The Fights I Would Like to See (01/02/07)
There are a load of characters out there who are confined to their own respective fictional universe. For example, Superman is from DC Comics, Spiderman is from Marvel Comics and Buffy is from Joss Whedon's Buffyverse. Crossovers are pretty rare, and some characters are simply seperated by time, so it's good to let your imagination run wild. Here are my top 20 dream fights between fictional characters. |
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By Banxy
Christmas and New Year Special : The ATO Yearly Round Up (31/12/06)
It's been a cracking year at ATO with visitor numbers increasing steadily on a monthly basis. In this article, Banxy summarises the year in a nutshell. |
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By KJS
Christmas Special : The Various Incarnations of Santa Claus (31/12/06)
Over the years, Santa Claus has appeared in many, many forms and in the strangest of places. From classic seasonal tales to superhero comics. Here, I take a look at some of the more interesting versions. |
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By Banxy
Christmas Special : The Top 10 Things About Winter and Late Autumn (13/12/06)
Not one to be pessimistic, despite his favourite season being summer, Banxy takes a look at the good points of the dismal winter and late autumn period. |
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By KJS
Christmas Special : The Top 10 Christmas Singles of All Time (12/12/06)
What makes Christmas feel like Christmas more than a festive tune? I'd bet you a mince pie that the answer is "nothing!" In full festive mode, I give a rundown of my Top 10 Christmas Singles of All Time! |
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By Banxy
Command and Conquer Series:-
From humble beginnings to Tiberian Wars (15/11/06)
Banxy has been one hell of a busy boy. His longest article yet sees him look back (and forward) at the institution that is Command and Conquer. |
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By KJS
Halloween Special : Ghostwatch (1992) : BBC1's Spook Spoof (24/10/06)
In 1992, the BBC aired a programme which gripped the nation like no other TV show had ever done. Thousands voiced their concerns. Millions hid behind their sofa. I fugging loved it! I'm going to remember the night I watched "Ghostwatch". |
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By Banxy
Halloween Special : The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (20/10/06)
There are hundreds of classic tales of Halloween horror and everyone has their favourite. In this spooky installment, Banxy mulls over a classic tale which has seen various versions written and produced - that classic is Sleepy Hollow. |
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By KJS
Halloween Special : M&M's Dark Chocolate Presents...
50 Dark Movies Hidden in a Painting! (13/10/06)
As part of the launch of "Dark Chocolate M & M's", Mars created an online game at the M&M's website where users had to identify "Dark Films" in a picture puzzle. I liked it so I've decided to write an article. |
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By Banxy
Internet Fads : Runescape (25/09/06)
If there's an Internet Fad occurring, rest assured that self-proclaimed "Net Nut" Banxy will be testing it out. In this case, he takes a look at the online game "Runescape", continuing his recent prolific run of articles. |
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By Banxy
Remembering Games Master : Classic 90's TV (24/09/06)
In the 1990's, a TV programme like no other came about. That show was Games Master, a show solely about computer games. This, of course, is something Banxy loved. So there you have it, Banxy reviews Games Master. |
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By Banxy
Illusions of Reality : A Look Behind The Matrix (22/09/06)
In this installment, Banxy looks at the concepts behind The Matrix and explores the possible technologies of the future and today, and ideas that could mean it is possible. Or is it already here? |
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By Banxy
Goonies 2 : Should it Happen? (20/09/06)
Banxy loves the Goonies, I love the Goonies, fugging everyone loves the Goonies! And Goonies 2 would not go a miss. Let's see Banxy's take on the subject. |
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By KJS
Fond Memories of the Crocodile Hunter : A Tribute to Steve Irwin (07/09/06)
On September the 4th, 2006, a freak incident meant the world lost a truly unique man who has captivated the hearts of millions of people worldwide, with his huge personality and enthusiasm for doing the job he loved. That man was Steve Irwin, a true gentleman. I pay tribute to the great man. |
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By KJS
10 Things that Scared me as a Kid (02/04/06)
You know what it's like - You're scared of certain things when you're a young'un, and they can have lasting effects - I simply won't believe you if you tell me otherwise. Well I have a few things that still make me cringe from when I was a wee laddy. |
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By Banxy
Do You Still Yahoo? (01/04/06)
Search engines; where would we be without them? They are the heart and soul of the internet. Doorways to ceaseless amounts of information about any topic we wish to find out about. Kev Ferguson takes a look at the ups and downs of the legendary Yahoo! |
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By Jamie
A Twisted Outlook on North East Football (29/03/06)
A vast majority of the ATO writers are from the north east of England and are also avid football fans. It is therefore sad to see one of the poorest seasons in a long time as far as our teams are concerned. Jamie McNicholas makes him comeback to assess the turmoil. |
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By KJS
Orlando : An Online Guide (27/02/06)
Orlando, Florida. It's hot, it's sunny, it's friendly, it's reasonably priced and it's got Mickey Mouse! What more could you ask for? Orlando is a great city - my favourite in the world - mainly due to the great theme parks there. But there is more to it than just that. |
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By Banxy
The History of Surfing (03/02/06)
Banxy is back, and he's thirsty for articles! A trademark Kev Ferguson installment spontaneously turned up in my inbox this morning, and it's in his own inimitable style. This one is a complete history of that ever popular and ever growing water sport, surfing. |
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By KJS
Christmas Special : A Selection of Seasonal Jokes and Anecdotes (23/12/05)
Christmas is, of course, a time for fun and laughter, and what better way to have a little laugh and a tiny bit of fun than with some seasonal jokes and anecdotes? I scoured the internet for the best, and worst, humorous japes out there, and compiled an assortment for your viewing pleasure... or disgust. |
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By Banxy
Top 20 Sci-Fi Villains (30/11/05)
Science Fiction movies and TV shows have brought us some of the most infamous and notorious villains of the modern era. As a huge Sci-Fi fan, Kev Ferguson has come up with his top 20 of all time. |
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By Banxy
In the Summertime when the weather is fine : A Look at the favourite season (17/11/05)
We all love summer. The weather, the scantily clad public, holidays, family barbecues and chronic sunburn. Kev Ferguson ponders why summer is so great. |
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By KJS
Whatever happened to Rick Moranis? : A Tribute (09/11/05)
Rick Moranis was a central figure in the world of movie comedy when I was growing up in the 1980's and early 1990's but, as of late, he has become something of a peripheral figure - so much so that untrue rumours circulated that he was in fact dead (He's not)! I take a look back at some of Rick's best films and find out what he's doing now. |
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By Banxy
Opening the door on "Handles" : An Internet Name Overview (08/11/05)
Handle, Tag, Online gaming name, Code name, whatever you want to call it, there are thousands out there in the WWW and they’re here to stay, in this overview Kev Ferguson looks at the origins and use of the online name. |
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By Banxy
A brief history of... Microsoft Operating Systems (04/11/05)
Over the years, Microsoft's Operating Systems have evolved significantly, from plainly designed DOS to the multi-coloured, multifunctional Windows we so take for granted today. Banxy takes a look back at them all. |
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By KJS
The Problem with Chavs : A Guide to the Modern Pests (04/11/05)
Chavs. Love them or loathe them (I can't see why anyone would love them), you can't get away from them, although I know a lot of you will have crossed the road to try. They're everywhere, and they're not nice. Let's have a little look into the life of the Chav. |
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By KJS
Halloween Special : The 20 Worst Halloween Costumes I Could Find (24/10/05)
When it comes to Halloween costumes, it's a crying shame when people don't make an effort, or simply lack imagination, or even worse - have a good idea but fail miserably in pulling it off. I look for prime examples of all 3 of those scenarios, some of the worst costumes out there. |
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By KJS
Halloween Special : Top 10 Movie Killers (21/10/05)
We all love a good slasher movie every now and again to scare and excite us, and the central characters are often prominent figures in our childhood nightmares. So in the spirit of Halloween, I have decided to count down my top 10 movie killers of all time. Hope you enjoy it. |
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By Hopper
The Dirty Dozen : Celebrities I’d Rattle and Why? (10/10/05)
Resident potty-mouth Paul Hopper is an expert at lowering the tone. In his first installment, Paul describes the reasoning behind why he would *ahem* "rattle" twelve listed celebrities.
Warning : Contains Strong Language! |
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By KJS
He-Man : Cartoon of the 80's (30/09/05)
Ask any male who grew up in the 80's to name a particular cartoon, or series of toys, that epitomises that time for them, and the likelihood is that he will say "He-Man". Find out what made He-Man so entertaining. |
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By Lennie
Ronaldo - The Contemptible Twat (18/09/05)
Diving, whining, crybaby Portu-git Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the most famous footballers in the Premier League, if not the world. ATO's Lennie Pepper can't stand the sight of him. |
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By KJS
Remembering FIFA International Soccer (06/09/05)
Since the dawn of gaming there have been a lot of memorable footballing titles - Sensible Soccer, Kick Off, Actua Soccer, Pro Evolution, and who could forget Emlyn Hughes International Football - but none have been as groundbreaking as FIFA. I take a look back to the beginning of a classic series of games. |
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By KJS
20 England Legends (03/09/05)
The great footballing nation of England has seen some some fantastic professionals over the years, but only an elite few can truly be considered "legends". This is a top 20 of England's greatest footballing icons. |
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By KJS
25 People I despise (01/09/05)
There are people out there who we all love to hate, but let's face it, it's not often we get a chance to express this hatred. In this installment, I investigate which kind of people invoke our mass loathing, and why. |
