Macrolog
Macrolog entries posted in January 2002
Screech Permalink Wed 30 Jan 2002
The Onion has an interview with Screech. Yes, that Screech....
USIT Liquidating Permalink Wed 30 Jan 2002
USIT have gone into liquidation. I've been thinking about this a lot today. Money matters worry me. The more I add things up, the more I realise it's going to cost me a hell of a lot to go...
On Japan Permalink Wed 30 Jan 2002
For some reason, Japanese culture has interested me for a long time. Maybe it was Jushin Liger that did it for me.... But anyway, as a result it's no surprise that this page kept me rapt with attention (c/o...
Mugabe Bad, Very Bad Permalink Wed 30 Jan 2002
As far as I'm concerned, in this situation anyway, condemnation just isn't enough unless you have the action to back it up. It seems to me that the Commonwealth is prepared let Mugabe get away with a lot of...
More Suspicions Permalink Sun 27 Jan 2002
The more I see articles like this, whether they tell the whole story or not, the more suspicious I get....
Suspicions Permalink Sun 27 Jan 2002
So, it seems I was right to be suspicious after all: even Colin Powell, who hasn't got the cleanest track record in human rights, wants the US government to change its position regarding the detainees in Guantanamo Bay....
Less Work, More Play Permalink Sat 26 Jan 2002
I should be doing some work, but I'm playing around with this instead....
New World Order Permalink Sat 26 Jan 2002
The nWo is back. It's about time the WWF started doing something interesting. I'm rubbing my hands with glee! There seems to be a lot of speculation as to who will be a part of the group (the names...
Friday Five #3 Permalink Sat 26 Jan 2002
http://fridayfive.org/ 1. What cologne or perfume do you wear? Don't wear cologne. A good anti-perspirant (Sure, of course) is enough for me. 2. What cologne or perfume do you like best on the opposite sex? Well I'm not up...
Nice To Know Permalink Wed 23 Jan 2002
It's nice to know that other people think like this, because sometimes I'm afraid to make mistakes, or rather show my fallibility, lest other people take advantage of it. Particularly here....
The Idiot Factor Permalink Mon 21 Jan 2002
The mere existence of this is further proof that 90% of the world's population are idiots....
Even More On Camp X-Ray Permalink Mon 21 Jan 2002
On the hot topic of the detainees in Cuba: I've been mulling over this a lot since yesterday, taking in arguments from both corners, regretting to an extent my 'outburst' yesterday afternoon (it's not something I'd want to use...
More On Camp X-Ray Permalink Sun 20 Jan 2002
The whole situation - the contrivances of the US government's handling of Afghani prisoners in Cuba - smacks of Old Testament-style eye-for-an-eye retribution. Call me cynical, but there is no way I would ever believe any 'official' report pertaining...
On Camp X-Ray Permalink Sun 20 Jan 2002
If this happened to Americans - any Americans, regardless of what they were doing - held captive in Afghanistan, nobody would stand for it. So how can they get away with it themselves?...
My First Weblog Permalink Sat 19 Jan 2002
Whilst searching for my site in Google's directory, I came across this, my first foray into the world of blogging. I have to say that I had completely forgotten about this for a while - most of 2001, to...
Is Journalistic Integrity a Thing of the Past? Permalink Sat 19 Jan 2002
CNN Chairman Walter Isaacson sent a memo to his staff asking them to downplay Afghan civilian casualties, saying it was "perverse to focus too much on the casualties or hardship in Afghanistan" and demanding that when viewers see civilian...
Friday Five #2 Permalink Fri 18 Jan 2002
Friday Five #2: 1. What do you have your browser start page set to? A blank page. Minimalism, you see. 2. What are your favourite news sites? I've been visiting the Guardian website a lot recently. I can't believe...
Bloody Sunday Permalink Thu 17 Jan 2002
I just followed a link on Mat's blog and it inadventently led me to this. Well, I mean, the Tories have a vested interest so of course they would denounce it as Irish propaganda, but the fact of the...
I Have A Cold Permalink Thu 17 Jan 2002
Call me a hypochondriac if you will, but I am dying with a horrible cold right now. Had to take the day off college - there was no way I was going on six separate bus journeys feeling like...
Well Duh Permalink Wed 16 Jan 2002
Well duh....
Legally Blind Permalink Mon 14 Jan 2002
My mum went to the hospital for an eye check-up today. Took her a while to find the eye clinic, the place isn't signposted very well, and you would think semiotics would be of the utmost consideration for a...
America Rewrites the Dictionary Permalink Mon 14 Jan 2002
When is a Prisoner of War not a Prisoner of War? When America says so....
If Only It Was Poisoned... Permalink Mon 14 Jan 2002
On a lighter note, Georgie chokes on a pretzel....
Frustration Permalink Mon 14 Jan 2002
A 20 year old postman, Daniel McColgan, was shot dead on Saturday morning by Protestant paramilitaries (namely, the UDA, a worthless gaggle of cowards if there ever was one) simply because he was Catholic. In response, the Communication Workers...
A Talking Parrot and a Cyborg From the Future... Permalink Sun 13 Jan 2002
I should have logged off by now, but I couldn't help finding this (c/o Absolute Blog). The cogs are turning as I blog... From the same site, the Amazing Movie Maker. A sample: A talking parrot and a cyborg...
Ninjas are Totally Awesome Permalink Sat 12 Jan 2002
I can't remember how I found this site, but it has to be one of the funniest things I've ever seen. A sample: Q: I heard that ninjas are always cruel or mean. What's their problem?A: Whoever told you...
Super Toy Teddy Permalink Sat 12 Jan 2002
I want one of these....
The Bloggies Permalink Sat 12 Jan 2002
Two days ago I asked Do they give Oscars for weblogs?'. Well, it seems that they do....
Rupert Murdoch is Ripping Me Off Permalink Sat 12 Jan 2002
Sky aren't getting another red cent out of me. I suppose one could say that we've had a bit of a cushy number over here, getting every WWF pay-per-view on Sky since 1991 without having to pay an extortionate...
Friday Five #1 Permalink Fri 11 Jan 2002
http://fridayfive.org/ 1. What was your first job? I had a paper round once a week from the autumn of 1992 through till just a few years ago (I can't remember now exactly when I finished). My first 'proper' job...
Clinton Drops Da Bomb Permalink Fri 11 Jan 2002
This is old, but it's still funny (thanks to 'George Clinton' for the link)....
What A Way to Start the Evening Permalink Thu 10 Jan 2002
I got home today earlier than expected - I was gonna go to a careers' seminar but found out who was giving it so I passed - and turned on the TV. What was the first thing I saw?...
Oscars for Weblogs? Permalink Thu 10 Jan 2002
Mat has a permalink to my blog! I feel like I've won an Oscar... do they give Oscars for weblogs?...
Google Art Permalink Wed 09 Jan 2002
This is an interesting concept. I may try it out myself at the weekend....
Eat Generator Permalink Wed 09 Jan 2002
This is a classic!...
Is There Anybody Out There? Permalink Wed 09 Jan 2002
Mat is doing a blog-swap. Could this be the start of a new trend? Should be interesting to see how it works out. I wonder if anybody reads this. I mean, I know I get visitors but do any...
Zeitgeist Permalink Mon 07 Jan 2002
Mat's got a link to the Google Zeitgeist for 2001....
Mulholland Drive to South Park Permalink Mon 07 Jan 2002
Just got back a while ago from Mulholland Drive at the IFC. I enjoyed it, which surprised me, it being a David Lynch and all. But as we were on our way home, Dave seemed to crack it (the...
The Thing About the Euro Permalink Sat 05 Jan 2002
I really should have mentioned something about this, seeing as it's a signifigant occurance, but I'm just a tad non-plussed about the euro. Sure, we've got funky new banknotes and coins, and everything seems more expensive than before (even...
Predictions Permalink Wed 02 Jan 2002
Predictions for 2002 from NextDraft....
Happy New Year Permalink Tue 01 Jan 2002
Well, that was swell. Saw some excellent fireworks, had some heated conversations (Groves wasn't too happy - sorry man, really), and shared some terrible jokes - all in all a good night, possibly rendered better by the fact that...
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