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Recommended Viewing

• 300†
  Does exactly what it says on the (comic book) tin. Loved it.
• Little Miss Sunshine†
  Very funny, disturbing (the beauty pageant) and completely messed up -- but in a good way.
• Laputa: Castle in the Sky†
  Story great, characterization a little on the weak side -- though the big robots are cool.
• Porco Rosso†
  Stylish, funny, exciting.
• Grave of the Fireflies†
  Very sad, which was a little unexpected since I didn't know much about it before watching it. Can be a little too slow in places though, otherwise it's very good.
• Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind†
  The story can get a little dense at times what with the various factions, but still really enjoyable, inventive and engaging.
• X-Men: The Last Stand†
  Opportunity, talent, money - all blown. Over 3 films X-Men has hinted of something great that could have been, this last one says "No, sorry - not going to happen". Bah.

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Peace

"Colombian authorities assert that not only has the IRA operated in the former safe haven on behalf of the FARC, but also the Iranians, Cubans, and possibly ETA (Basque terrorists), among others. Colombia is a potential breeding ground for international terror equaled perhaps only by Afghanistan, and the IRA findings are the strongest among these global links because of the arrests of the three Irish nationals and the accompanying evidence. It is likely that in the former FARC safe haven these terrorist groups had been sharing techniques, honing their terrorism skills, using illicit drug proceeds in payment and collectively helping to challenge the rule of law in Colombia, the oldest democracy in South America."

Conclusions of a nine-month US House Committee on International Relations investigation of IRA activities in Colombia

But they're still on ceasefire, so it's all ok.

1 CommentsApril 24, 2002

Ninja's are sooooo sweet

This is an old web page, but it’s worth reminding you all of the true nature of the Ninja…
The Official Ninja Webpage

Remember:

1. Ninjas are mammals.
2. Ninjas fight ALL the time.
3. The purpose of the ninja is to flip out and kill people.

0 CommentsApril 18, 2002

Elvis meets Cantona

The new nike adverts are great, go see them at www.nikefootball.com. Though my favourite ad at the minute has to be Levi’s, Freedom to move. It’s what I want to do in work most days, just turn, face the wall and blast through it.

Maybe even taking a few people out as I surge past.

0 CommentsApril 16, 2002

Church

I recently left my Church, a relatively large presbyterian affair in Greenwell Street, Newtownards.

Now Greenwell Street has been my place of worship for many, many years; my parents were married there and I was baptised there. However the last few years haven't been great, bad things all around, and more and more I found myself thinking that I should move on.

So, I took my reasons and left - expecting some divine intervention to carry me off to a new church. However that didn't happen and now 8 months later I'm thinking of going back.

Nothing has changed at Greenwell Street, some things there have actually got worse - but I have changed; having given up all my ties to the place I see it in a different light.

Instead of being focused on the bad things around me I can see the good things beyond me. And that's good enough, because at least now I've got somewhere to go.

1 CommentsApril 16, 2002

Textism

Poor mutt…

0 CommentsApril 11, 2002

Anastacia

I bought Anastacia’s album Freak of Nature and got laughed at by Emma Hirst. Like she has any musical taste… Yeah, and this is after a big long argument/whinge because I wouldn’t play the soundtrack to Josey & the Pusseycats - which Claire had paid £17.99 for. That’s just wrong. You can buy the entire film for less!

(I do think the film is funny Claire, but I draw the line at the soundtrack)

2 CommentsApril 10, 2002

Forgiveness

Can you forgive someone who doesn’t seek forgiveness? If I refuse to accept your forgiving for my actions where does that leave the forgiveness? Am I a better person if I just say “Well, my part is done I’ve forgiven you” and then walk off and leave the situation/relationship broken? Isn’t that a bit redundant? Aren’t you obliged to seek out that person and fix whatever needs forgiving, seeking peace for both parties? Or does is that what forgiveness is, breaking a link?

Maybe I’m just being a muppet.

1 CommentsApril 10, 2002

Duke The Urinary Wonder

My parents came down for the weekend, bringing the dogs Flo & Duke. Duke’s a pup with a slight bladder problem - make any friendly gesture towards him and he’ll pee. It’d be really funny if it wasn’t that it’s pee, and it’s everywhere.

0 CommentsApril 9, 2002

Rockhopper

This is my bike and I love it so…

0 CommentsApril 6, 2002