Friday, August 22, 2003
BBC NEWS | England | West Yorkshire | 20 injured at festival
BBC NEWS | England | West Yorkshire | 20 injured at festival:
"Eyewitnesses say the crowd surged forward as the band System of a Down was on stage at Bramham Park, near Wetherby."
Crowd surge?
System of a down?
no accounting for taste.
I prefer a bit of Craaaaaaiiiiig Daaaaaavid.
"Eyewitnesses say the crowd surged forward as the band System of a Down was on stage at Bramham Park, near Wetherby."
Crowd surge?
System of a down?
no accounting for taste.
I prefer a bit of Craaaaaaiiiiig Daaaaaavid.
BBC NEWS | Health | Ten years 'trapped in hospital'
BBC NEWS | Health | Ten years 'trapped in hospital':
"Bureaucratic wrangles meant a woman with learning difficulties was forced to spend 10 unnecessary years in a mental hospital.
Her ordeal started in 1990, when she was sent to the hospital for treatment.
She could have been transferred shortly afterwards to a private home, but there were arguments over who should pay - and she did not leave until 2001. "
Am I the only person upset by this? 10 years. She's getting 20k by the way. 2 grand a year. £5.30 a day fro every day she spent in a mental hosptial when she should have been moved to a nursing home.
Can you imagine how that feels? Of course not.
"Bureaucratic wrangles meant a woman with learning difficulties was forced to spend 10 unnecessary years in a mental hospital.
Her ordeal started in 1990, when she was sent to the hospital for treatment.
She could have been transferred shortly afterwards to a private home, but there were arguments over who should pay - and she did not leave until 2001. "
Am I the only person upset by this? 10 years. She's getting 20k by the way. 2 grand a year. £5.30 a day fro every day she spent in a mental hosptial when she should have been moved to a nursing home.
Can you imagine how that feels? Of course not.
BBC NEWS | Education | A tale of midsummer madness
BBC NEWS | Education | A tale of midsummer madness:
"So we have had another bout of August madness. It must be something to do with the combination of exam results and the summer heat. The media just seem to lose their usual sense of perspective. "
This from a man who is, by definition, a member of the media.
Hmmmmmmmmmmm.
"So we have had another bout of August madness. It must be something to do with the combination of exam results and the summer heat. The media just seem to lose their usual sense of perspective. "
This from a man who is, by definition, a member of the media.
Hmmmmmmmmmmm.
BBC NEWS | England | London | Spending spree head arrested
BBC NEWS | England | London | Spending spree head arrested
I feel a certain sympathy for anyone with a history of mental illness, but how did she become/remain a headteacher?
I feel a certain sympathy for anyone with a history of mental illness, but how did she become/remain a headteacher?
The Onion | Public-Speaking Tips
The Onion | Public-Speaking Tips:
"Public speaking is a lot like riding your bike: It's tiring, you get sweaty, and sooner or later you take an iron bar to the nuts. "
"Public speaking is a lot like riding your bike: It's tiring, you get sweaty, and sooner or later you take an iron bar to the nuts. "
audi olympics
audi olympics: "Loving parents of an Audiville man who may have only 40 years to live have launched a public appeal to buy him an Audi TT. Forty-year-old Nigel Graber, known as Nige, was born with Fiscal Atrophy. Doctors have warned he may never own a fast car, have a decent holiday or wear Lacoste. Privately, specialists fear the crippling disease may mean he has to work for a further 25 years. Nigel has limited social skills, and is sometimes slow to the net.
He is, however, bright as a button, with a reading age of 38. Nigel’s parents want their son to have as much independence as possible in his remaining years. “That’s why we want the TT. Nigel has limited social skills, but he has indicated, through simple body language, that he would prefer the premium package with the heated seats and lights, the CD-based navigation system and the Bose ICE pack,” says his mum.
Family and friends have already started to rally round to help raise the necessary on-the-road price of £28,000.
Help make a wish come true
An Audi TT may be out of your reach, but you can pledge money to the Royal Bank of Scotland today. Just £25 would buy a night out at Pizza Hut; £50 would get Nigel some much-needed straight-leg, boot-cut Kirano jeans, while £1,000 will buy a Denon AVF 100/S home cinema."
He is, however, bright as a button, with a reading age of 38. Nigel’s parents want their son to have as much independence as possible in his remaining years. “That’s why we want the TT. Nigel has limited social skills, but he has indicated, through simple body language, that he would prefer the premium package with the heated seats and lights, the CD-based navigation system and the Bose ICE pack,” says his mum.
Family and friends have already started to rally round to help raise the necessary on-the-road price of £28,000.
Help make a wish come true
An Audi TT may be out of your reach, but you can pledge money to the Royal Bank of Scotland today. Just £25 would buy a night out at Pizza Hut; £50 would get Nigel some much-needed straight-leg, boot-cut Kirano jeans, while £1,000 will buy a Denon AVF 100/S home cinema."
From Baghdad Burning (on Iraq, from Iraq, by an Iraqi)
Baghdad Burning: "The UN building explosion is horrible... terrifying and saddening. No one can believe it has happened... no one understands why it was chosen. For God's sake these people are supposed to be here to help.
I'm so angry and frustrated. Nothing is moving forward- there is NO progress and this is just an example. The media is claiming Al-Qaeda. God damn, we never HAD Al-Qaeda before this occupation... fundamentalists kept their heads down. Now they are EVERYWHERE- they 'represent' the Iraqi people on Bremer's puppet council...
You know what? Something like this could never happen to the Ministry of Oil. The Ministry of Oil is being guarded 24/7 by tanks and troops. It has been guarded ever since the fall of Baghdad and will continue under Bremer's watchful eye until every last drop of oil is gone. "
I'm so angry and frustrated. Nothing is moving forward- there is NO progress and this is just an example. The media is claiming Al-Qaeda. God damn, we never HAD Al-Qaeda before this occupation... fundamentalists kept their heads down. Now they are EVERYWHERE- they 'represent' the Iraqi people on Bremer's puppet council...
You know what? Something like this could never happen to the Ministry of Oil. The Ministry of Oil is being guarded 24/7 by tanks and troops. It has been guarded ever since the fall of Baghdad and will continue under Bremer's watchful eye until every last drop of oil is gone. "
"Blog? wtf is a blog?"
Blog makes it into the Oxford English Dictionary.
As usual whenever new words are included the learned and wise complain and say things like "surely that's not a proper word" as though new words could only be thought up by men with beards.
The Friday Thing News Blog covers this in more detail.
But basically it boils down to this quote:
"Apparently, blog is in The Dictionary now - well, I don't even know what one is!".
Yes, and for that you would... wait for it..... USE A FUCKING DICTIONARY!!!!.
(pretty much lifted from TFTNB but I gave them a mention and link so they won't sue. Probably).
As usual whenever new words are included the learned and wise complain and say things like "surely that's not a proper word" as though new words could only be thought up by men with beards.
The Friday Thing News Blog covers this in more detail.
But basically it boils down to this quote:
"Apparently, blog is in The Dictionary now - well, I don't even know what one is!".
Yes, and for that you would... wait for it..... USE A FUCKING DICTIONARY!!!!.
(pretty much lifted from TFTNB but I gave them a mention and link so they won't sue. Probably).
Comedy-tastic from TFT...
Just because they are broadcasting (?) from the Edinburgh festival the TFT guys seem to have injected themselves with 100% proof comedy-juice.
Go to this site, subscribe, wet yourself over the club 18-30 itinerary and the European Moon landing plan and video piracy etc etc.
Quote from nude rambler Steve Gough:
"I don't want to be labeled a nut," he said the other day, as he left a mental hospital near Selkirk.
Genius.
Go on, subscribe...
Go to this site, subscribe, wet yourself over the club 18-30 itinerary and the European Moon landing plan and video piracy etc etc.
Quote from nude rambler Steve Gough:
"I don't want to be labeled a nut," he said the other day, as he left a mental hospital near Selkirk.
Genius.
Go on, subscribe...
Wednesday, August 20, 2003
BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Iceland hunters kill whale
BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Iceland hunters kill whale:
"The United States has expressed 'extreme disappointment' over the killing, which it has warned could trigger a trade embargo against the country. "
This from a country which invades at the drop of a hat and basically ignores the Kyoto agreement and has absolutley no plans to reduce levels of emissions to 1990 levels by the year 2010, although that's exactly what they promised to do.
Still, if you elect a monkey to the White House, what do you expect?
"The United States has expressed 'extreme disappointment' over the killing, which it has warned could trigger a trade embargo against the country. "
This from a country which invades at the drop of a hat and basically ignores the Kyoto agreement and has absolutley no plans to reduce levels of emissions to 1990 levels by the year 2010, although that's exactly what they promised to do.
Still, if you elect a monkey to the White House, what do you expect?
Oooh, what a lovely day! What a lovely day for.......
updating your AV software.
BBC NEWS | Technology | World wakes up to another virus:
"A deluge of Windows viruses is causing huge problems for computer users around the world.
As consumers and companies were clearing up after the MSBlast and the Welchi worms has come a fast-spreading variant of the Sobig virus.
Sobig F and Welchi are putting a huge amount of strain on network traffic and are slowing corporate systems, security experts said. "
BBC NEWS | Technology | World wakes up to another virus:
"A deluge of Windows viruses is causing huge problems for computer users around the world.
As consumers and companies were clearing up after the MSBlast and the Welchi worms has come a fast-spreading variant of the Sobig virus.
Sobig F and Welchi are putting a huge amount of strain on network traffic and are slowing corporate systems, security experts said. "
BBC NEWS | Health | NHS patients to be given cannabis
BBC NEWS | Health | NHS patients to be given cannabis:
"NHS patients are to be given cannabis as part of a government-funded trial.
The study, which is being run by the Medical Research Council, aims to find out if the drug really can help to relieve pain.
Scientists will randomly select 400 patients from 36 hospitals across England to take part in the study.
They will be given one of four pills after undergoing surgery, two of which will be a form of cannabis. "
Thank God for that! Finally a sensible study on legit uses of cannabis.
"NHS patients are to be given cannabis as part of a government-funded trial.
The study, which is being run by the Medical Research Council, aims to find out if the drug really can help to relieve pain.
Scientists will randomly select 400 patients from 36 hospitals across England to take part in the study.
They will be given one of four pills after undergoing surgery, two of which will be a form of cannabis. "
Thank God for that! Finally a sensible study on legit uses of cannabis.
BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Moon colony 'within 20 years'
BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Moon colony 'within 20 years':
"Humans could be living on the Moon within 20 years, says a leading lunar scientist. "
It'd still be 24 years too late.
"Humans could be living on the Moon within 20 years, says a leading lunar scientist. "
It'd still be 24 years too late.
Hmmmmm, Big Mac.....
BBC NEWS | Technology | Apple fans snap up 'fastest' Mac:
"Apple is hoping the G5, which costs between $2,000 and $3,000, will boost Power Mac sales. "
Now, how do I add one to my wishlist???
;-)
"Apple is hoping the G5, which costs between $2,000 and $3,000, will boost Power Mac sales. "
Now, how do I add one to my wishlist???
;-)
Same old, same old.....
BBC NEWS | World | Middle East | Israel blast suspends talks:
"Israel has cut off contacts with Palestinian officials following a suicide bus blast in the heart of Jerusalem which killed 19 Israelis and injured up to 100. "
"Israel has cut off contacts with Palestinian officials following a suicide bus blast in the heart of Jerusalem which killed 19 Israelis and injured up to 100. "
BBC NEWS | World | Middle East | Hopes fade in UN Baghdad search
BBC NEWS | World | Middle East | Hopes fade in UN Baghdad search:
"The UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan, denounced the bombing as an inexcusable act of unprovoked and murderous violence. "
And I'm sure the 6000 dead Iraqi civilians would say the same about the coalition's invasion Kofi. Except of course they're dead.
What did you expect??! Did you really think everyone was going to roll over and love the US occupation?
We in the UK have seen this before, it's was called Belfast and we had to do it for 30 years before we got anywhere. Good luck.
Of course I'm sorry people have been killed, but I'm not surprised in the least. There could be decades of this to come.
"The UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan, denounced the bombing as an inexcusable act of unprovoked and murderous violence. "
And I'm sure the 6000 dead Iraqi civilians would say the same about the coalition's invasion Kofi. Except of course they're dead.
What did you expect??! Did you really think everyone was going to roll over and love the US occupation?
We in the UK have seen this before, it's was called Belfast and we had to do it for 30 years before we got anywhere. Good luck.
Of course I'm sorry people have been killed, but I'm not surprised in the least. There could be decades of this to come.
Monday, August 18, 2003
ON THIS DAY | 18 | 1989 Man U sold in record takeover deal
ON THIS DAY | 18 | 1989 Man U sold in record takeover deal:
"1989: Man U sold in record takeover deal
Manchester United Football Club has been sold for £20m in the biggest takeover deal in the history of British football.
The new owner is Isle of Man-based property tycoon and former footballer, Michael Knighton. "
The day the football died.
£20M? How niave we all were....
"1989: Man U sold in record takeover deal
Manchester United Football Club has been sold for £20m in the biggest takeover deal in the history of British football.
The new owner is Isle of Man-based property tycoon and former footballer, Michael Knighton. "
The day the football died.
£20M? How niave we all were....
BBC NEWS | Health | HIV heterosexual infections soar
BBC NEWS | Health | HIV heterosexual infections soar:
"The number of heterosexual patients diagnosed with HIV has jumped sharply since the beginning of this year, official figures reveal.
The figures also show that two out of three of these people probably contracted the virus in Africa.
For the first time, twice as many heterosexual than homosexual patients are now being told they have the disease. "
This is because homosexuals, queers, whatever you want to call them actually *understand* the issue and have had a much better attitude to safe sex for years, if not decades now.
Also, anyone who has unprotected sex with anyone else while they are in Africa really ought to know better. I mean, I know it's a shame and everything but FFS parts of Africa have a 50% infected rate. You'd have to be mental to have unsafe sex there.
"The number of heterosexual patients diagnosed with HIV has jumped sharply since the beginning of this year, official figures reveal.
The figures also show that two out of three of these people probably contracted the virus in Africa.
For the first time, twice as many heterosexual than homosexual patients are now being told they have the disease. "
This is because homosexuals, queers, whatever you want to call them actually *understand* the issue and have had a much better attitude to safe sex for years, if not decades now.
Also, anyone who has unprotected sex with anyone else while they are in Africa really ought to know better. I mean, I know it's a shame and everything but FFS parts of Africa have a 50% infected rate. You'd have to be mental to have unsafe sex there.
BBC NEWS | Education | A-level grades 'are fair'
BBC NEWS | Education | A-level grades 'are fair':
"But he warned some AS-level students may have been too tired to do their best in this year's exams because of timetable changes.
All parts of an AS-level exam are now taken on the same day which may explain the poorer quality of some papers, the report states. "
Too tired??! Too fecking tired??! Try driving to Bristol at 5 in the morning to brief 2 Group Captains then driving back to Preston to brief your boss and his boss. Tired my arse.
"But he warned some AS-level students may have been too tired to do their best in this year's exams because of timetable changes.
All parts of an AS-level exam are now taken on the same day which may explain the poorer quality of some papers, the report states. "
Too tired??! Too fecking tired??! Try driving to Bristol at 5 in the morning to brief 2 Group Captains then driving back to Preston to brief your boss and his boss. Tired my arse.
BBC NEWS | Education | Exam to select university best
BBC NEWS | Education | Exam to select university best:
"Top universities are considering introducing formal entrance examinations to help them select the very best applicants. "
And *that's* what happens when 97% pass their exams. You cannot distinguish betwwen who is worth taking in and who isn't.
"Top universities are considering introducing formal entrance examinations to help them select the very best applicants. "
And *that's* what happens when 97% pass their exams. You cannot distinguish betwwen who is worth taking in and who isn't.
BBC NEWS | Technology | The hidden dangers of documents
BBC NEWS | Technology | The hidden dangers of documents:
"Your Microsoft Word document can give readers more information about you than you might think. "
The BBC, on the ball as ever.
This was an old story 4 weeks ago FFS.
"Your Microsoft Word document can give readers more information about you than you might think. "
The BBC, on the ball as ever.
This was an old story 4 weeks ago FFS.
BBC NEWS | Entertainment | TV and Radio | Edmonds admits part in TV decline
BBC NEWS | Entertainment | TV and Radio | Edmonds admits part in TV decline:
"Presenter Noel Edmonds has said he is partly responsible for a slide in British TV standards. "
Don't flatter yourself. You're not responsible in any way for anything. I'm not sure you should be let out on your own.
"Presenter Noel Edmonds has said he is partly responsible for a slide in British TV standards. "
Don't flatter yourself. You're not responsible in any way for anything. I'm not sure you should be let out on your own.
BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Music | Record sales for 'cheap' albums
BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Music | Record sales for 'cheap' albums:
"A record number of albums were sold in the UK in the last year because they are now cheaper than ever, industry figures have revealed.
More than 228 million albums were sold in the 12 months from June 2002 - up 3% on the previous year - according to the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). "
Does this mean the RIAA will f*** off? Of course not.....
"A record number of albums were sold in the UK in the last year because they are now cheaper than ever, industry figures have revealed.
More than 228 million albums were sold in the 12 months from June 2002 - up 3% on the previous year - according to the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). "
Does this mean the RIAA will f*** off? Of course not.....
BBC NEWS | World | Americas | Vatican 'ordered abuse cover-up'
BBC NEWS | World | Americas | Vatican 'ordered abuse cover-up':
"A secret Vatican document, outlining procedures for handling allegations of sex abuse by priests, has been published in the US and UK. "
They'll either burn you or shag you.
"A secret Vatican document, outlining procedures for handling allegations of sex abuse by priests, has been published in the US and UK. "
They'll either burn you or shag you.
Herald.com - Your Miami Everything Guide
Herald.com - Your Miami Everything Guide:
"And if our children complain that school is a boring waste of time, we smack them firmly yet lovingly with a roofing timber and remind them of the words of our first president, Benjamin Franklin, who said: ''There is nothing more valuable in life than an education, except of course money, or a nice car.''"
"And if our children complain that school is a boring waste of time, we smack them firmly yet lovingly with a roofing timber and remind them of the words of our first president, Benjamin Franklin, who said: ''There is nothing more valuable in life than an education, except of course money, or a nice car.''"
