It became jammed in the upright position for two days after being hit four times on Saturday.

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When laying it flat on a lap it's fine, but we could never find a good way to hold it in a more upright position.

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Or position the bolster in front of regular pillows as extra lumbar support if you want to assume a more upright position to devour Gillian Flynn's "Gone Girl" or use your laptop.

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The bollard, installed to stop the street being used as a "rat run", was jammed in the upright position for two days at one point after being struck four times in a day.

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It's a bit of a shame that the range is so limited, as the bike is a far more welcoming chariot than the Zero S. That great looking seat isn't particularly wide, but it is plush and comfy, and the large pegs are in a forward position that leaves you upright and your knees extended.

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Crouch was getting into the danger areas without providing the finishing touch, and he was frustrated again with 15 minutes left as he headed Gareth Bale's cross off the outside of the upright as James scrambled to regain his position.

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Marlon Harewood was the next to go close, hitting the foot of the upright after leaving the Dutchman stranded out of position.

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But with seconds left of the four minutes of injury time, Luka Modric's shot was deflected on to an upright and substitute Lennon was in the perfect position to slot in the rebound and spark wild scenes of celebration from the Spurs contingent.

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