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Friday
31Aug
10th anniversary of the death of Diana
Friday, August 31, 2007 at 20:53
Via BBC News-
Of course, he's a bit biased in saying that, isn't he?
10th anniversary or otherwise, since Diana's death there's been no chance at all of ever forgetting her. Who can forget all those ridiculous conspiracy theories, only so infused with stupidity and nonsense as that of the suggested fake moon-landings? Cheap memorabilia tat, pointless concerts and festivals- there's never been any escape from her death or supposed "legacy"that many will cite as the worst reason she's gone.
Prince Harry has told a service to mark the 10th anniversary of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, that she was "the best mother in the world".
Of course, he's a bit biased in saying that, isn't he?
10th anniversary or otherwise, since Diana's death there's been no chance at all of ever forgetting her. Who can forget all those ridiculous conspiracy theories, only so infused with stupidity and nonsense as that of the suggested fake moon-landings? Cheap memorabilia tat, pointless concerts and festivals- there's never been any escape from her death or supposed "legacy"that many will cite as the worst reason she's gone.
The Right Reverend Dr Richard Chartres, said the princess's memory should no longer be used to score points, and urged: "Let it end here."
Indeed.
Monday
16Jul
Another day, another article that links the words "murder" and "videogames"
Monday, July 16, 2007 at 20:02
From the post on Eurogamer-
What the fuck happened to common sense? The only thing that should be banned in the UK is bad parenting, and yet again, that's where the real evil and blame in this incident should lie.
The only thing that makes me sick is the continued tirade from the press, lecturing about how bad videogames are when they're just as clueless and ignorant as the parents already at fault. Anyone remember Marilyn Manson? He was the scapegoat of the nineties, this decade? It's very clearly videogames...
"Stuart was 11 or 12 when I bought him the PlayStation. For a long time I didn't even realise games had age limits on them. We'd just buy him the game that all the other kids had. I didn't really know what they were about. I think most parents are the same.
I know these games are played by kids across the world, but some are truly horrific. And if they can cause a trigger to be pulled in someone's head they should be banned."
What the fuck happened to common sense? The only thing that should be banned in the UK is bad parenting, and yet again, that's where the real evil and blame in this incident should lie.
The only thing that makes me sick is the continued tirade from the press, lecturing about how bad videogames are when they're just as clueless and ignorant as the parents already at fault. Anyone remember Marilyn Manson? He was the scapegoat of the nineties, this decade? It's very clearly videogames...
Wednesday
04Jul
UK Floods caused by God (or a lack of)
Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at 01:06
Via the Telegraph
Science as always, has no say in the matter it seems, or little impact on the environment whatsoever. It's complete nonsense of course, presumably Videogames are the cause of terrorist attacks or nationwide rape. Don't forget Global Warming, perhaps we can attach it to being the cause of masturbation.
That Science Vs Faith argument just got a whole lot more one-sided...
The floods that have devastated swathes of the country are God's judgment on the immorality and greed of modern society, according to senior Church of England bishops.
One diocesan bishop has even claimed that laws that have undermined marriage, including the introduction of pro-gay legislation, have provoked God to act by sending the storms that have left thousands of people homeless.
Science as always, has no say in the matter it seems, or little impact on the environment whatsoever. It's complete nonsense of course, presumably Videogames are the cause of terrorist attacks or nationwide rape. Don't forget Global Warming, perhaps we can attach it to being the cause of masturbation.
That Science Vs Faith argument just got a whole lot more one-sided...
Wednesday
20Jun
"10 commandments" for driving
Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at 19:22 I'd like to think i've got something of an open mind when it comes to the opinions of others. Well, okay, maybe not, but the news recently that the Vatican has issued "driving commandments" is complete and utter lunacy, that fails to be taken seriously no matter how you look at it.
Via BBC News-
The "Guidelines for the Pastoral Care of the Road" call on drivers to respect speed limits, refrain from drinking before driving and avoid cursing.
Roman Catholics are also urged to make the sign of the cross before setting off on a journey.
Oh, but don't worry, the story continues, and believe me, it gets a lot crazier.
Thou shalt not drive and drink", "thou shalt not make rude gestures behind the steering wheel" and "help accident victims" are among the 10 recommendations for motorists.
The document also warns that driving can bring out "primitive" behaviour in motorists, including "cursing, blasphemy, loss of sense of responsibility".
A quick glance at the calendar implies that it is indeed the 20th of June rather than that oh-so hilarious day at the beginning of April, but yet, this is one story that would definitely seem more fitting on the latter.
The worst thing however is that a lot of this should really be common sense, sans the cross symbol before taking off of course. Refraining from drinking and driving, that's required by law now and the majority know that- why does the church have to reinforce it? An attempt at self-chanting perhaps, or merely just another attempt to be the centre of media attention, yet again?
Being an atheist never felt better...
Wednesday
09May
Living with auto-pilot enabled
Wednesday, May 9, 2007 at 15:58
Via BBC News,
The truth is with me, I spent the majority of High School worrying about what I was going to do in the future and continually fumbled together plans with no real hope, so it stands to reason it's a trait that isn't going to leave me overnight. In a way I'm almost studying Humanities by accident, and certainly I'm one of those students that has no idea what I'm going to do once I've got the degree. But the news report- which isn't even news?- conveys this idea as being bad and in a negative light, when I think really this is the complete opposite. Certainly planning is involved in every aspect of life, but how about just moving on auto-pilot every now and then? I knew when I started my studies it would be hard to find a job at the exit of it all, something becoming more and more common with any course nowadays, but this is something that's purely interest driven instead of being the proposed entry into a career equaling lots of money. Sure, money's nice, but the truth is I'm not really bothered about what I do once I've emerged with the degree in hand.
As long as it's not cold or messy.
Arts and humanities students are much less likely to have made plans for working after university and expect less well-paid jobs, suggests research.Fuck.
Almost half of arts students have no plans for after university - and expect to travel or take temporary jobs.
The truth is with me, I spent the majority of High School worrying about what I was going to do in the future and continually fumbled together plans with no real hope, so it stands to reason it's a trait that isn't going to leave me overnight. In a way I'm almost studying Humanities by accident, and certainly I'm one of those students that has no idea what I'm going to do once I've got the degree. But the news report- which isn't even news?- conveys this idea as being bad and in a negative light, when I think really this is the complete opposite. Certainly planning is involved in every aspect of life, but how about just moving on auto-pilot every now and then? I knew when I started my studies it would be hard to find a job at the exit of it all, something becoming more and more common with any course nowadays, but this is something that's purely interest driven instead of being the proposed entry into a career equaling lots of money. Sure, money's nice, but the truth is I'm not really bothered about what I do once I've emerged with the degree in hand.
As long as it's not cold or messy.
