I interviewed Nigel Farage, Leader of UKIP and the Independence and Democracy group this morning and he talked about Davis and other matters - Self link to audio of the interview.
posted to MetaFilter by quarsan at 12:31 PM on June 13, 2008

This comment of mine will be deleted soon, but the memories will remain
posted to MetaFilter by quarsan at 2:15 AM on April 28, 2008

So that's what happened to Bing Hitler!
posted to MetaFilter by quarsan at 11:35 PM on April 27, 2008

Actually the blood isn't too bad as it's usually mixed in with fresh milk.

I'm a little concerned about this, certainly the guide did seem a little patronising, almost as if it was written for publicity purposes. But aid work is often more about PR than anything else. I've been to their village - I have connections with the Maasai around Monduli - but that was before Greenforce, an organisation I don't know anything about, were around. I'm not a great admirer of 'aid... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by quarsan at 11:19 PM on April 7, 2008

stagewhisper, I think Paula Radcliffe would benefit from reading the guide!
posted to MetaFilter by quarsan at 10:35 PM on April 8, 2008

Legofesto is a more disturbing angle, especially ones like this
posted to MetaFilter by quarsan at 10:57 PM on March 31, 2008

I've never been a fan of Rick, but I must say that he's always come across as a pleasant, decent and level headed guy.
posted to MetaFilter by quarsan at 2:12 AM on March 26, 2008

Burhanistan, Thank you for linking to our interview on Blairwatch. We were also given advance copies of the first two parts, and we put up synopsis: Part One and Part Two. I hope people find them interesting.
posted to MetaFilter by quarsan at 3:16 AM on March 22, 2008

I've been a member of a public library since I was four years old. I'll never forget the sense of awe and wonder as I first walked in and my mother signed me up. Even when I has handed the library card I just found it impossible to accept that I could read all those thousands of books.

For free.

I and many other working class people learned more in a public library than in a dysfunctional education system. Without access to a public library I... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by quarsan at 12:00 AM on March 8, 2008

Here's my poster
posted to MetaFilter by quarsan at 1:38 AM on March 6, 2008

I remember all of this was covered by Adam Curtis' series The Trap.

The New discipline of behavioral economics has been studying to see if people really do behave as the simplified model suggests. Their studies show that only two groups in society actually behave in a rational self-interested way in all experimental situations. One is economists themselves, and the other is psychopaths.

Synopsis of part 2 of The Trap - Self... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by quarsan at 1:06 AM on February 27, 2008

I'm English and I'm in Belgium - whilst it still exists.

But I've seen something like that video often her, but with plates of frites.
posted to MetaFilter by quarsan at 1:26 PM on February 8, 2008

Come the separation, I'm not exactly looking forwards to being ruled by the Vlams Belang...
posted to MetaFilter by quarsan at 5:01 PM on February 8, 2008

I didn't like Beadle at all. His main contribution was to dumb down prime time TV, starting with Game for a Laugh which was just dreadful and started a period when it seemed like there was a competition for the cheapest and dumbest show idea you could get on screen.

Behind much of Beadle's humour was the image of him, in a position of power, cruelly humiliating the victim. Some of his pranks were funny, many simply horrible.

I also suspect that... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by quarsan at 11:30 PM on January 31, 2008

This is just crying out for a visit from the Changing Rooms team.
posted to MetaFilter by quarsan at 11:31 AM on November 12, 2007

ererichon, if it helps UK ITV3 is showing UFO again!
posted to MetaFilter by quarsan at 2:05 PM on October 26, 2007

sorry, space 1999 is on UK ITV4!
posted to MetaFilter by quarsan at 2:29 PM on October 26, 2007

Belsen was a gas I heard the other day
In the open graves where the jews all lay
Life is fun and I wish you were here
They wrote on postcards to those held dear
Oh dear

Links in nicely with this thread
posted to MetaFilter by quarsan at 11:37 PM on September 19, 2007

Let's hope it's better than their Live Aid performance,/a>
posted to MetaFilter by quarsan at 6:37 AM on September 13, 2007

As an expat Brit, living in Brussels, I find Belgian politics to be absolutely hilarious. There is one thing that does unify the flamands and the Wallonians - a distaste for the German speakers.

Personally, Brussels should declare independence! Libre Halle-Vilvoorde!
posted to MetaFilter by quarsan at 8:17 AM on August 24, 2007

Mr Zero, I'm in trouble. Laughing at that woke my gf up, and she's not in the same room.
posted to MetaFilter by quarsan at 12:38 AM on August 2, 2007

Don't forget Bill Bailey
posted to MetaFilter by quarsan at 10:38 PM on July 28, 2007

i remember hearing about a white rhino being shot, in the ngorongoro crater, whilst i was working nearby. a warden did it in a dispute about pay.

if you want long term survival of the Virunga gorillas, then you must work on human development and political stability in the region. Otherwise they, like much of the wildlife will be food for passing militias or a trophy for someone with corrupt connections.

without this the gorillas and humans are... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by quarsan at 3:09 PM on July 26, 2007

As a Northerner, I find it hilarious that this oaf might be Mayor. Criticalbill is correct, Boris is to the right of sensible and uses his oafishness to avoid answering tough questions.
posted to MetaFilter by quarsan at 2:17 PM on July 16, 2007

We interviewed Adam Curtis that you might find interesting
posted to MetaFilter by quarsan at 10:16 PM on June 20, 2007

The stalker uses Blogger for her numerous blogs and Blogspot for hosting, which is owned by Google. When complaints are made, this is the standard response:

Hello,
Thank you for writing regarding content posted on http://www.deleted.blogspot.com
and http://deleted-2.blogspot.com. We would like to confirm that we have received and reviewed your inquiry dated 08/15/06.
Blogger.com and Blogspot.com are US sites regulated by US law.... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by quarsan at 12:53 AM on May 28, 2007

Could I make it clear that I am confused about this and realise that it is touching on a complex issue.

The email from Blogger, reproduced earlier was sent to me as an example from a person who worked for the stalker, who then stalked him for over two years. In the email he was complaining about two blogs that were set up and only contained a 'warning to women in Town X' that contained his photo, personal details, work details and said that he was a convicted rapist.... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by quarsan at 1:20 AM on May 28, 2007

I have never contacted Lownes, left any comments on her blog or contacted her. If you read her blog you will see that she makes a great number of claims about many people. All false.
posted to MetaFilter by quarsan at 2:13 AM on May 28, 2007

Thanks bugbread, that makes things a bit clearer and I can understand the position of Google, but in that case why aren't they implementing their TOS?

Theophile, I have not made any complaints, but in the example earlier another target of hers made complaints about blogs that said he was a convicted rapist. I also understand that the police also complained - they see the blogs as 'aiding and abetting' the offence - and also got nothing more than an automated reply.... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by quarsan at 2:47 AM on May 28, 2007

imperium, I don't think that I have been harassed by this person, her falsely claiming a few things were said by me and some choice insults aren't enough for me to complain about. I've no involvement in the legal side of things, but I am someone who admires Rachel North, especially when, to help the police in their case, she had to sit in silence for over a year.

I am given to understand that Lowde has been imprisoned twice before for stalking and harassment.... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by quarsan at 3:12 AM on May 28, 2007

Peter, I occasionally comment on Rachel's blog. Over a year ago Lowde began abusing Rachel in her comments I made a reply supporting Rachel. That's all it took. Since that brief exchange I have avoided all contact and interaction with Lowde. I don't see what my partner or Rachel's blogroll has to do with anything. For a better picture of Lowde, try reading the whole page you linked to. It's bats.

Rachel mentions self-policing, but how can self-policing work in a case... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by quarsan at 5:14 AM on May 28, 2007

rob511, wasn't that Jesus Whipped?
posted to MetaFilter by quarsan at 9:15 PM on May 20, 2007

Wreckless Eric is someone deserving of wider fame and recognition. His book a dysfunctional success is a great read. Funnily enough I was watching a documentary on Stiff Records last night and he came accross as the genuinely nice guy I vaguely remember getting drunk with one evening in 1978.
posted to MetaFilter by quarsan at 12:17 PM on May 13, 2007

I found the Eyes of Tammy Faye to be really enlightening. It made her more human and filled out the person behind the scandals and tawdry glitz. I expected to laugh at her and ended up admiring her.

I'm sorry to see that she's suffering and in pain, I hope it is relieved for her and she has a graceful exit.
posted to MetaFilter by quarsan at 12:15 AM on May 11, 2007

The Happiest Man in Britain - shoot me, it's a self link.
posted to MetaFilter by quarsan at 5:20 AM on May 10, 2007

Can't we make Tony a write-in candidate in the next Iraqi elections?
posted to MetaFilter by quarsan at 6:39 AM on May 10, 2007

Excellent, some really interesting ideas there
posted to MetaFilter by quarsan at 12:00 AM on April 26, 2007

I've never seen a nipple in the Daily Express - John Cooper Clarke nails it in 1978
posted to MetaFilter by quarsan at 10:26 PM on April 4, 2007

I read the 'biography' some time ago and thought it was a lovely story. even though it's fiction it really was a good read and i'll have to read it again.

i would be interested in any other fake biographies people have enjoyed
posted to MetaFilter by quarsan at 9:58 PM on April 1, 2007

1. The Gambia. Let's just get one thing clear, Jammeh is an illiterate thug who murdered his way into power by ousting a democratically elected leader and then silencing his co-conspirators.

His sanity has long been questioned and this is evidence that it is in freefall. He's turned one of the friendliest nations on Earth into a nest of mistrust, suspicion and fear. Seeing as he's aready ordered his police to open fire on unarmed schoolchildren and institutionalised... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by quarsan at 12:59 PM on March 17, 2007

We're going to be interviewing Adam this week, so I'm interested in this thread. We've also been provided with preview copies of the first two parts (the third is still being edited) and we've got synopsis and an interesting discussion. Yes, it's a self link.

The Trap: F**k You Buddy

The Trap: The Lonely Robot
posted to MetaFilter by quarsan at 10:19 PM on March 13, 2007

Happy Dave, perhaps because it's worth reading twice ; )
posted to MetaFilter by quarsan at 3:07 AM on March 6, 2007

tgrundke: I too saw the programme and was as shocked at just how bad things still were. clarkson nailed it when he asked How can Americans sleep at night knowing this is here?
posted to MetaFilter by quarsan at 7:58 AM on February 16, 2007

I'm also ashamed that i'm not more up to speed on what's happening. I would like to post an article on a weblog I write for from someone in New Orleans who can tell us what's really going on there. please email me at quarsan blairwatch.co.uk
posted to MetaFilter by quarsan at 1:26 PM on February 16, 2007

I served for many years on Britain's busiest Mountain Rescue Team. We are all volunteers and are made up of active climbers and walkers living in the local community.

We are climbers helping climbers, people wanting to give something back to the area and recreation we get so much out of. Sure, some of the people we see are idiots but they are the exception, almost every person I have rescued has been properly equipped and doing something within their abilities in... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by quarsan at 12:03 AM on December 17, 2006

Greetings from Brussels.

This was a wonderful practical joke. I'm sure heads are going to roll, but well done. It hit squarely in the sore spot of this delightful, if bizarre nation.

I think of Belgium as Rwanda with an economy. It is hard to overstate the obsession with language and the cultural apartheid here.

I live in a dual language commune and we pay extra taxes for this. but all our bills arrive in Flemish and if... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by quarsan at 10:53 PM on December 14, 2006

Belgium is great and Brussels is a fantastic city. Any nation that would build the Atomium has to be applauded.

When the two communities merge it is at it's best. As the slogan says about Belgian cuisine: French food, Dutch portions.
posted to MetaFilter by quarsan at 12:16 AM on December 16, 2006

i remember watching this and really enjoying it and i'll have to watch it again.

however, the net would be better if we had tom baker instead of google
posted to MetaFilter by quarsan at 10:00 PM on December 10, 2006

Everyone's list is different but I liked the idea of the author asking readers for theirs. How useful is it? Well it made me look at some new stuff and realise that I don't spend enough time looking at art.
posted to MetaFilter by quarsan at 10:31 PM on December 8, 2006

vbfg - my favourite was when John Major appeared for his first pmq. he stood up and stepped forward to the dispatch box

Skinner shouted out: Resign!
posted to MetaFilter by quarsan at 7:20 AM on December 6, 2006