31 January 2004
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I came across this site called Morphizm.com which has an article on LOTR and the impact that WWI had on Tolkien and the books. It makes for an interesting read, and a lovely review of both the books and the … Continue reading
26 January 2004
Setting: Mississippi
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“A blockade by farmers of one of Sligo’s most scenic beauty spots has been threatened by North Sligo farmer, Andy McSharry in what would be a dramatic escalation of the dispute between hillwalkers and landowners in the county.” as reported … Continue reading
22 January 2004
Cast: Clint Eastwood, Hilary Swank, Morgan Freeman
Script: Paul Haggis
Genre: drama, sport
2 Stars
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The critics have been raving over this film. Don’t know why, I found it overlong, boring and more than a little predictable.
22 January 2004
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I was born in the Year Of The Ram: “The Year Of The Ram 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003 People born in the Year of Ram are elegant and highly accomplished in the arts. They seem to … Continue reading
21 January 2004
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You know I always mean to do these on a Friday, but then I forget and so don’t bother. Well this week, despite the fact that it is now Wed I decided what the hell. I can do a Wed. … Continue reading
21 January 2004
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Mernember Mike Rowe? Well looks like MS have backed down. “Microsoft has indicated it may have overreacted to the Web site of Canadian teenager Mike Rowe who added the word ‘soft’ to his name and registered the address mikerowesoft.com. ‘We … Continue reading
19 January 2004
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From The Register, a tale of copyright protection going WAY too far: In what could easily be mistaken for an Onion story, Microsoft has unleashed the full fury of its lawyers on 17-year-old Canadian high-school student, Mike Rowe, demanding the … Continue reading
17 January 2004
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Was browsing around Irish showjumping sites, trying to get up to date with what’s going on, as it has been a while since I have taken more than a passing interest, and on the army’s equitation site came across mention … Continue reading
15 January 2004
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Cows With Guns -A great song, and the animation is kinda cool too. Course cows are technically female, but in the song it says he, yet the drawing has udders. Anyone else confuddled
14 January 2004
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Empire run a little poll, and this one was last: “Which of the three Lord of the Rings instalments do you think rules them all?’ Don’t make me choose. I WILL NOT CHOOSE! : 11% Return of the King rocks … Continue reading