Green Man Festival in August, anyone?

Can I tempt you with
Joanna Newsom? Robert Plant? Gruff Rhys? Six Organs of Admittance? Monkey Swallows the Universe?

From the BBC:
In a statement, the board of directors said it accepted Mr Wolfowitz's assurances that he had "acted ethically and in good faith" in the handling of Ms Riza's role and remuneration ( Read more... )

Does NETCU* think you're an animal rights extremist? Take the test!

(*NETCU = The National Extremism Tactical Coordinator Unit, nasty buggers.)

( Disgusting ear-goo related true story within )

Watched the first episode of the new series, which has (rather unsurprisingly) been glossed over since the last. Though at least it's still on BBC2, so it's not completely braindead ( Read more... )

( Just about the one news organisation I'd be happy working for. )

Is it wrong of me to think that dinosaur comics is like totally awesome?

I walked into a door today and may have broken my toe.

"If you see a Muslim in your garden covered in blood, disorientated and running around screaming, don't panic. Calm down, deep breath, relax, take aim and fire again."

What lovely neighbours I have.

Line-up announced, not much to look at but oh! What's this? Smashing Pumpkins! Shall I buy a ticket in the hope they actually turn up? Say what you will but they're on the list of bands to see before they die (also see: Radiohead, Death Cab for Cutie, David Bowie, blahblahblah)

Miss Potter
Borat - Cultural Learnings...
How To Eat Fried Worms
The Queen
Ghost Rider
Clerks II
Hot Fuzz
The Illusionist

I know, not many. Next? Los Olvidados, or more probably Blood Diamond. Then, perhaps, Jelly Dolly at the Showroom on Thursday? Yay plughole belly buttons!