November 10, 2004
cheap excuses
Many readers contacted me (even though in vain, I must admit) and asked me why there has so little been going on round here in recent weeks.
Well those in the know might have realised that the Koch Clan has left Scotland and does now reside in the Midlands.
More soon,
Michael
August 29, 2004
Paula Radcliffe
I can't help but feel very sad for Paula Radcliffe and what happened to her during the Marathon and the 10K races at the Athens Games.
However what's even poorer are some of the comments coming from both press and people on the street and classifying her as a loser. Watching someone such as her having to pull out of two races for which she must have prepared a very long time is agonising. However she doesn't deserve some of the critiscism or even being classified as an underachiever. It was obvious that she gave her best and she worked very hard in both races - I hope she'll come around quick.
I think the way how we deal with these sort of personal tragedies says a lot about the world we live in.
August 24, 2004
Video game heroine goes topless
How much more bonkers can this get? A video game character drops her clothes in Octobers Playboy? Oh give us a break. Link to BoingBoing.
August 13, 2004
Olympic Games
Finally the Olympic games have opened and we have already seen an incredible opening ceremony. In comparison to other opening ceremnies I recall, I must say that tonight's show in Athens is one of the most tasteful I can remember.
So what's left of the olympic spirit, no-doping oaths, fairness and good sportsmanship? Well, the next 16 days will show.
One thing is for sure though - with all that's been going on in the world in the last 3 years, it's quite nice to see all these nations united in one stadium under the olympic flag and flame. The last time the cauldron was lit no one would have linked anything to the phrase "9/11". The world has changed dramatically since the last Games.
July 07, 2004
Michael Moore weblog
The director of "Bowling for Columbine" and "Fahrenheit 9/11" is now publishing a web log. So far, 2 entries are shown. Trackbacks, comments or even an RSS feed would be appreciated, me thinks.