Bug Me Not
Always useful, and I’ll let the site FAQ do the explaining for me:
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BugMeNot.com was created as a mechanism to quickly bypass the login of web sites that require compulsory registration and/or the collection of personal/demographic information (such as the New York Times).
Source: BugMeNot Faq
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Suspension of disbelief
Some people are stupid; others are a bit slow; but by far the most annoying are the ignorant and arrogant. These are people who believe they are the pinnacle of authority on a subject matter, but refuse to even examine other possibilities other than their own opinion.
An example is this post over at FatfinguR. I guess the author doesn’t understand the idea behind the suspension of disbelief, something that is vital to TV, movies and comic books. I will say to them: Just enjoy the film (which, by the way, has done pretty well. Check metacritic).
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Those characters at DC are so dumb just like in Superman Returns the movie. Haven’t they noticed any similarity on Clark Kent and Superman? Superman was gone for 5 years and so was Clark. Didn’t the people at the Daily Planet knew that or they were just playing dumb?
Source: Superman Returns, Tragedy Uprises , FatfinguR
Superman has been using the same disguise for over 70 years, and only now you realise that his costume is a farce? Hmmm…
The Sunday Summary #1
So let’s begin the inaugural “Sunday Summary”
The Doctor Who Finale
All I can say is wow, what a send off for the second series. I’ve been mightily impressed by David Tennant (far better than Christopher Eccleston) and Bille Piper (she just oozes girl power), and I’m sad that the season has ended. But, this final fling contained Daleks, Cybermen, and a tasty teaser to keep us all gripped. Roll on Christmas!
To hear more about the episode, then download the free commentary from the BBC website, featuring input from Russell T Davies, Julie Gardner and Phil Collinson.
Go here: “Doomsday” (21 Mb)
The World Cup
This spectacle will be coming to an end soon, but what a ride it has been. It’s been a sensational tournament, eclipsing Japan 2002 easily. There has been goals, cheating, whinging and red cards abound, it has been brilliant.
Though I’m welsh, I was backing the English team to the end, and if it wasn’t for Christiano Ronaldo and his less-than-honest Portuguese team mates, England may very well be in the final tonight. I’m just glad that Germany hammered them 3-1 last night.
But that’s by-the-by now, for tonight we have the big one: France vs. Italy. Though I’d love France to beat Italy (for the sake of Thiery Henry, one of my favourite players), I just can’t see it happening. Italy has been phenomenal this World Cup, and I can’t see France being able to withstand the pressure. Oh well.
Anyway, I say best of luck to both teams; and to everyone else, enjoy the greatest game on Earth!
John Prescott Under The Cosh
Well, what a week for the Deputy PM. He’s never been shy of creating some scandal, but his apparent incestuous relationship with Philip Anschutz may be the final nail in his coffin. I always enjoyed his blustering attitude; he always tried to keep his connection with the working class of the land. But the lifestyle he has now is so far removed from his (supposed) roots, that it is hard to ignore.
See you on the other side Mr. Prescott.
And that, as they say, is that.
Hooded and booted
David Cameron, leader of the British Conservative party, is attempting to be the new Tony Blair. Not that that’s a bad idea, as Tony Blair has been remarkably successful, and has left his mark on society for years to come, which is the stamp of an important leader.
So when I read the following news report on the BBC News website, a small grin flickered on to my weary face.
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Conservative leader David Cameron is expected to call for greater understanding of teenage “hoodies” in a forthcoming speech on social justice.
Source: Cameron to make ‘hoodie’ appeal, BBC News
The socialist inside of me usually views all statements by the Tory party with a seething anger, coupled with disbelief. But I agree with what the speech outlines, so here’s some select quotes:
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He will describe hoodies as “a response to a problem, not a problem itself”.
Source: Cameron to make ‘hoodie’ appeal, BBC News
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“We – the people in suits – often see hoodies as aggressive, the uniform of a rebel army of young gangsters,” the Tory leader is expected to say.
Source: Cameron to make ‘hoodie’ appeal, BBC News
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However, he will go on: “For me, adult society’s response to the hoodie shows how far we are from finding the long-term answers to put things right.”
Source: Cameron to make ‘hoodie’ appeal, BBC News
So, do we view this as a shameless attempt by the right wing to ensnare voters? I hope not, but I guess we’ll never know. All I can guess is that it’s going to ruffle a lot of feathers from Middle England, which can only be a good thing.
Keep it coming, Mr. Cameron!
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