The Sciolistic Factotum

Not-so-SuperInjunctions

2011-04-30T14:06:00.001+01:00

Just read this article on the Guardian website, about Superinjunctions and worse. Some of these Superinjunctions have an element of sense, as Ian Hislop said on HIGNFY, that the Government(s) should have sorted privacy legislation years ago. We don't really care whether Mr x has had an affair with Mrs A, and the arguments for presenting us with printed gossip and hearsay are often not even

A Walk in South Somerset - South Cadbury to Corton Denham circuit

2011-04-18T20:49:00.000+01:00

Walk in South Somerset - Montacute to Tintinhull and return

2011-04-10T13:54:00.002+01:00

An easy 5 mile (2 hours) circuit walk from Montacute to Tintinhull in South Somerset, UK.Level ground, although some parts through fields and crossing stiles. Starting at The Square, facing the Phelips Arms, turn left and follow the road around and along Middle Street, towards the Kings Arms, then turn right along Wash lane, follow to the end where it merges with Bishopston.(You can continue

that's BeTter

2011-03-23T20:14:00.001Z

Well, last week my new Broadband from BT was painfully slow, I was told that it takes around 10 days for it to 'settle in' or optimise. And 10 long days it did take, at which time I was wondering whether I had chosen wisely. I did contact BT on their freephone number, and spoke to a man with an Indian (I refer to the continent of course, seeing as I would have no idea otherwise) accent.Not

Super Covers...

2011-03-06T10:09:00.001Z

Courtesy of Camille reads (more than just another Blog IMO) I found these; and this: And here's a couple more super covers ...

Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you......

2011-03-04T18:37:00.000Z

....the latest episode from Playing for Change, with his own composition called "Don't beat me around the bush", the wonderful Clarence Bekker Enjoy

Wisconsin... The new USSR?

2011-03-03T19:42:00.001Z

I had heard that 'things' were occurring in Wisconsin via USUncut , but didn't realise how bad they were until I picked THIS story up from Shakesville. Seems that there's some kind of shift going on, while the Middle East and North Africa are striving for democracy, Wisconsin (and others) are getting rid of theirs. The same types of people that pushed fear into their citizens over communism

Rare but Equal - 28th Feb 2011 - Rare Disease Day

2011-02-27T18:13:00.020Z

"February 28th 2011 will mark the fourth International Rare Disease Day coordinated by EURORDIS and organised with rare disease national alliances in 25 countries. On that day hundreds of patient organisations from more than 40 countries worldwide will be organising awareness-raising activities and converging around the slogan “Rare but Equal”.Hundreds of patient groups and their partners,

When will it stop?

2011-02-22T19:06:00.000Z

RAPE TW! From every corner of this Earth you hear tales of men forcing themselves on others; Rape is global. In Sudan rape is used as a means of ethnic cleansing (also read Namaa Blogger's post on the problem here) and in South Africa rape is used to "correct" lesbians. These are some of the stories that appear on the news, but these reasons aren't the whole story. These 'excuses' simply

A salute to Mattie Ross (True Grit)

2011-02-12T15:31:00.004Z

The 1969 western 'True Grit' wasn't on my highly rated list, mainly because John Wayne was, in my opinion, one of the most over rated actors of the day. To be honest, I kinda forgot it, until I read an excellent review on The F word, of the new Coen Brothers version of True Grit. Then I remembered the original, watched some years later, and I remembered it mostly for the part of Mattie Ross

Happy Weekend everyone!

2011-02-12T14:15:00.000Z

I know to many it started yesterday, but for others it starts today, and for some it doesn't even exist.

My Daughter's an Author! :)

2011-02-11T19:37:00.000Z

Here is the News:Hosni Mubarak resigns as president English Forest sell-off put on hold My Daughter publishes her first book on Kindle Of course I wish her the greatest literary success. And if you like tales of fantasy, head on over to Amazon and buy it.

Give Prisoners the vote...

2011-02-10T20:16:00.002Z

This is another sad episode in politics, made sadder by Labour's pandering to the right. I absolutely believe that prisoners should be given the right to vote. On one hand I understand why some people would conceive prisoners right to vote to go against what prison is for. But what is Prison for? Incarceration, which serves four purposes within Prison: To punish criminals for committing

Playing For Change ::: Episode 40 ::: "Redemption Song"

2011-02-08T18:29:00.004Z

Stephen and Bob Marley are joined by musicians from around the world in PFC's version of the Bob Marley original Awesome. Who are Playing for Change? Well, an inspirational organisation "dedicated to creating positive change through music & arts education". Recording musicians from around the world they present 'episodes' of music from the streets of the world, amalgamated into a seamless awe

One Thing I Hate...

2011-02-06T19:04:00.002Z

Part 2... Lazy Journalism and/or Lazy Comedy (also, see my last post)

Top Gear's Mexican insults ... a more sinister reason?

2011-02-06T13:59:00.001Z

Well, here we are at another Sunday, and one of my little 'vices' was to watch Top Gear in the evening, but increasingly that is hard to do. The format works well; three guys (three amigos?) that appear to sometimes be friends in a matey kind of way, and sometimes not. With their weekly japes, throw in some special guests doing something out of the ordinary, a bit of comedy, and a variety of

Nice day for an uprising.

2011-02-01T19:12:00.002Z

I'm not saying that it's been perfect, but generally speaking the people of Egypt rising up against their corrupt government has been one of the most honourable uprisings I have ever seen. For those taking part in the overthrow of Mubarak and his dictatorship government, and for those protecting their neighbourhoods and families, well, the world (or at least the ones that matter) is proud of you

Christians just don't think.

2011-01-31T18:03:00.000Z

Y'know what... Forcing Children to go into a cold church and praise a God they may not believe in, isn't a good method of diversification. You know who you are!

The cost of Snow :(

2011-01-31T17:53:00.000Z

Had to have my car repaired today. Some time ago we had snow, which I had to drive through to get to work. On one trip I managed to pick up some stones in my brake calipers, which I managed to prise out. At the time I thought everything was Ok, but recently had an annoying squeal on my nearside wheel. Today I took my car along to the Garage, and the mechanic found a gouge on the same disc,

Potato and Squash bake

2011-01-30T18:11:00.001Z

Just gone in the oven, I'll let you know how it tastes. 4 Medium sized potatoesSliced and laid in dish 1 medium sized Butternut SquashSliced and laid in dish Sachet of Schwartz 'for Spuds' Dauphinoise Potato Bakepoured over spuds and squash Grated Farmhouse Cheddar & Breadcrumbs as topping Gas Mark 5 for 1hour 30 minutes + UPDATE Tasted real good, now all eaten up. NOM!

It's been a while...

2011-01-30T16:56:00.003Z

.... since my last blog. I started this because I wanted a voice, I had something to say. But the problem is other stuff gets in the way, and when I finally sit down to write, it's just not there. Bloggers Block. Then I think that what I write isn't worthy, but now realise that that is the point of blogging, it's the peoples press I guess, we all now have the ability to say something.

One thing I hate....

2010-10-24T17:23:00.001+01:00

Part one. When workers are given false promises, either by design - in order to 'keep them sweet' and manipulate them into doing more and more - or by bad management, although the latter often times seems most prevalent, it is in fact a rarity.

Save the NHS

2010-08-29T16:25:00.003+01:00

So here we are, fighting against the ConDems, I fear one of many more fights to come to come RCN comments on NHS DirectThe Royal College of Nursing (RCN) today commented on media reports that telephone advice service NHS Direct is to be scrapped. Dr Peter Carter, RCN Chief Executive & General Secretary, said: “NHS Direct has developed over recent years into a service that many patients really

I agree, No Mosque at Twin Towers site ... BUT ...

2010-08-18T17:18:00.009+01:00

The Landmarks Preservation Commission; who are responsible for the former World Trade Centre in New York, have voted unanimously on Tuesday to deny landmark status to a building two blocks from the World Trade Center site that developers want to tear down and convert into an Islamic community centre that will include a

We wanted change...

2010-07-30T15:29:00.000+01:00

Just because everything is different doesn't mean anything has changed. Irene Peter When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves. Victor Frankl Change always comes bearing gifts. Price Pritchett Those who expect moments of change to be comfortable and free of conflict have not learned their history. Joan Wallach Scott All change is not growth, as