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Fundies lose the right to sue BBC.

2007-12-05T10:31:22Z

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7128552.stm

The high court has ruled the fundies can't sue the BBC for blasphemy over Jerry Springer the opera.

High court in talking sense shock.

Birthday drinkies.

2007-06-08T18:59:48Z

Huzzah, it's that time of year again.

I shall be having a drink (or six) on friday 15th (next friday) in the Half moon in Putney.

http://www.halfmoon.co.uk/ for location details.

I'll be there from about 6 (possibly earlier) be there or don't.

Feel free to pass this info on to those you think might wish to come as well but aren't reading this.

Still around.

2007-01-16T00:25:24Z

In case people were concerned (forgive the self-regarding nonsense)

I'm still around just been a little busy for things.

I shall be at the pub on wednesday but don't let that put you off.

I'm in a bit of belligerent mood as I had a bit a set to on the way home and for some reason relished getting into an unnecessary argument.

The Cheating German is retiring

2006-09-10T13:31:06Z

Don't let the door hit you on the arse on the way out.

Darkest hour.

2006-08-30T21:38:49Z

Didn't think I'd be here again.

Not been at this point for 21 years, can't think of anything that has triggered this but something obviously has.

Sick of me, sick of being me but still, I'll carry on doing the smiley bullshit thing, life goes on, shit happens.

Hospital trip.

2006-08-08T17:22:01Z

Just got back from Guy's, everything was fine until my blood pressure was checked.

all recent ones have been normal, today it's dropped to 90/58.

I know that's not dangerously low but it is a drop on the normal reading, the Doc suggested I may be dehydrated, Think I'll book an appointment with my GP to make sure it's just a blip.

oh and I'm to stay on Atenolol he was going to discuss it with me but I raised the question first (about the non use of Beta blockers) but as he said, typical of the media to blast the story from the rooftops when it wasn't really as sensational as was made out.

Still good to get clarification.

Who said scientists have no imagination?

2006-08-05T20:07:00Z

Currently the best telescope scientists have is the VLT.

Which of course stands for....

..wait for it....

..you're never going to guess...

Very large telescope.

they propose the building of a new one (whic for Hitch hikers fans will be 42 metres in diameter).

The name of this one?

will be...

...The ELT...

....which stands for...

...come on you can't possibly guess....

...on second thoughts I suspect you're ahead of me...

...Extremely large telescope.

And they wonder people don't take them seriously?

Great british beer festival

2006-08-02T14:50:09Z

Bit short notice (because I kept forgetting to post it)

I'm going to it tonight, feel free to pop along to Earls court for some evil beer.

The world today.

2006-07-14T22:24:57Z

I fear for the world today.

I've lived through worldwide tensions, growing up in the death throes of the cold war gives one a harsh perspective on worldwide tensions and anyone my age has seen the ebb and flow of warfare both minor and major.

However in the last weeks we've seen sabre rattling in Korea (the sabre's are slightly bigger however), rising tensions in India, tensions with Pakistan have eased in recent years but the bombings in Mumbay appear to have destroyed any impasse, and then we come to the Israel issues, couple this with Iraq/Iran/Syria/Afghanistan and the failure of G8 in Africa the safest, most stable place in the world appears to be South America (who knew??).

Ordinarily I would tut loudly and expect it to sort itself out but you know? I'm not sure.

I genuinely feel we could be sliding inexorably into something we can't get out of.

The silence from the so called leaders of the free world is deafening, perhaps like me they're waiting to see what happens next.

Sorry, not usually this heavy on the politics but I genuinely fear for the future at the moment.

World cup: winners and losers.

2006-07-10T14:06:29Z

Well, it's all over (yes I hear some of you cheering)

so here's my winners and losers of the World cup.

in no particular order.

The BBC, tremendously good presentation on TV and radio, the BBC currently have an ad line that says "it's what we do", this is made true by their coverage, it's not flashy or OTT it's just professionalm well doen to them.

Leonardo, Beautiful man in body and mind one of only a few people I would turn gay for and I don't saying it, had some fine moments as a pundit, hope he's back for the next one.

Adrian Chiles: Always liked him, has a one of the lads feel but also has a good mind for talking the game.

Dutch fans for hving to take off their trousers due to them carrying the name of a dutch beer (see the losers below)

The Guardian, the two Ronnies featuring Ronaldo and Ronaldinho, consistently funny throughout.

Gorgeous women fans, giddy up!!!!!11!!!

The German people, always had a reputation of being serious humourless people the German friends I have belies this but there it is, however even from this distance the warmth from the German people was there to see, I expect the German tourist board are rubbing their hands.

Aaron Lennon, even putting aside the fact I am a Spurs fan, non spurs fans will testify the little appearances he had enhanced his reputation big time and will not only be a good sub for Beckham but will replace him sooner rather than later.

Oliver Khan, kept on the bench, appeared not interested but one moment he embraced his succesor and finally realised that the world respects him as a player.

last but not least MINGE!

Losers:

ITV, oh dear, get lost, no really just get lost.

Theo Walcott, Fine lad and it wasn't his fault but if he does play for Arsenal next year he'll find out opposition fans will give him a hard time, work experience is all well and good but we can give kids work experience of the wc anyway.

Budweiser, horrid "beer" signing exclusive deals in a country that prides itself on real beer to the detriment of other products is not going to endear yourself to anyone.

Ronaldo, well, what did you expect?

Divers and cheats, stop it now.

Zizou, well, up until the headbutt (Yes pedants I am aware that is a tortology because it was a chest butt but that doesn't sound good) he was superb, what an idiot.

FIFA continuing to sell tickets to touts, this has been a bugbear for many years but still it goes on.

Sepp Blatter, the sooner this twat gets out of football the better, he hates football, football hates him.

The entire England management right up to the top of the FA, continue to dick about and can't seem to grasp they are the problem not the solution.

Mike Selvey, moaning that England players were complaining about the heat when Cricketers play in India at much higher temperature, this is crap as cricketers do not exert anywhere near as much and have regular drinks breaks, can you imagine Gatt running around a pitch for 45 minutes?

Anyway, by and large a good World cup, see you in South Africa.

Marge and Tina 6-Serbia and Monty black 0

2006-06-16T15:03:00Z

What a performance from the the Pampas pumas, frankly football fans should rejoice at such a magnificent performance from a side that really is not considered highly enough.

They played it like an exhibition match, total confidence, total skill, total accuracy.

Of course I expect critics to bandy about the phrase peaked too soon but Brazil might be watching that thinking they've got things to work on.

England V TnT.

2006-06-15T16:11:10Z

Hooray it's on.

Boo it's on ITV

Hooray they've got Jon Champion working for them.

Boo, he did the Ecuador game so we have to put up with Tyldsley.

Hooray er, can't think of one.

Anyway it's kicked off.

Brazil does the Haddock factor.

2006-06-13T18:59:52Z

Well, Brazil have a Haddock factor of 66.

I'm sure he'll be pleased.

Birthday drinkies.

2006-06-13T16:28:52Z

Thursday being another year older (35) I'm planning to have a little drinkie at the Wellington in Waterloo on Friday this week.

Shouldn't be too busy (even with the football on the telly) but If anyone has any other suggestion of a quieter pub feel free to suggest below.

Usual time either way (from 6ish).

Zidane you're rocking the boat.

2006-06-13T16:19:58Z

Do I hate the French team for historical reasons or because half of the team play for Ars*nal?

Perhaps it's something else, Their recent success? can't be that I've never hated Brazil well, Alan I can't stand but there you go, either way Come on you Swiss.

They may be purveyors of Nazi gold, cookoo clocks and chocolate but If they're playing le Bleu I shall cheer them on.

P.S. It's Fabian Barthez, that's what I hate about them, get rid of him and I'll warm to them a bit.

RMT strike.

2006-06-12T16:52:53Z

Dangerous for me to say too much (you never know who's looking in)

Two days of strike action have been called for the 20th and 25th of June by the RMT signalling staff.

Apologies for the inconvenience but something needs to be done.

Of course there is time for things to change, I hope people use it.

Portugal V Angola

2006-06-11T18:50:39Z

Hopefully ITV can get through the whole build up without mentioning the MPLA.

Though I have my doubts.

What's happening in the footbal J?

2006-06-11T18:42:33Z

Have I given up already?

You're not getting away that lightly.

Work is the bane of the drinking classes (or summat)

Anyway, Having to listen to the games on radio today gave the delights of Martin Jol (already a hero but he's no Andy Gray when it comes to summarising the game)

The Dutch winning 1-0 but the only highlight was Jol screaming YESSSSSSS!!!! then composing himself to talk through the goal in his usual calm chilled out Dutch way, he's Dutch hence why 5 live had him there (the BBC isn't just thrown together you know? Oi, I heard that!)

Other than that the game wasn't a great one and I can't see the Netherlands (hearing them referred to as Holland still annoys me, we don't call England East Anglia) geting all that far although Robben is an extremely good player, teams won't win the cup with only one player (England take note).

The commentary was more important to me as a Spurs fan to hear what players Jol was interested to sign, he still has designs on Van Bommel and Roy Mackaay could be a target (you heard it here, er, second).

the other game might have been good but I didn't listen to it as the Freakzone was on and I was travelling home but Mexico won 3-1 against Iran...

Todays secret code is 26, 39, 26, 2, blue, Alpha, 6.

Marge and Tina V Cote D'Ivorie

2006-06-10T19:21:24Z

A very bright start from the African side but Argentina should've been in front after the ball clearly crossed the line.
This could be another cracking game in progress.

TnT V Sweden.

2006-06-10T17:10:31Z

The other game in England's group and a pretty even game, TnT holding out quite well here, although getting a player sent off 30 secons into the second half soes them no favours.

Still, a draw will help England no end.

(Incidentally the Do make say think album deliciously sublime, Good call Arp if you're looking in).

England V Paraguay.

2006-06-10T13:07:55Z

1 nil up and the Paraguayan goalkeeper is off injured.

cricket score anyone?

Poland V Ecuador

2006-06-09T18:41:31Z

Ok so onto the second game.

The BBC coverage was it's usual ok best apart from Garth Crooks, he's a hero to me but when will the beeb get shot this man?

So onto ITV can they actually be any good?

Er, no.

Gabby is fine enough but they make it so easy for people to hate them don't they?

Rosenthal? no thanx.

Germania V Costa Rica.

2006-06-09T16:48:54Z

And so it begins.

An open game with a cracker of a goal to start with from Lahm, this could be a false dawn but if we see a better goal then it will be a good tournament.

Paulo Wanchope (voted worst import by Derby fans rather unfairly in my opinion) gets an equaliser following the German defence falling asleep.

Where is your christ now Jens?

Ah but 5 minutes later Klose is there with a strikers goal (a tap in for the non football fans reading this).

After that flurry the game settled down into an open affair.

Dull opening games?

Pah.

This is what we want.

Roll on the second half.

WC opening ceremony featuring acid comments by me.

2006-06-09T14:43:22Z

And so it begins.

The very virile and not at all requiring Viagra Pele is here (sponsored by Visa).
As is Claudia Schiffer and several old footballers.

It's looking like the usual nonsense but good all the same.

World cup blog part 2

2006-06-09T14:29:02Z

BBC interactive, showing some classic WC games.

Currently showing Scotland V Netherlands 1978.

The licence fee being used properly.