http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/two-men-wounded-in-shooting-1740657.html
Summary:
Two men were hurt today in a double shooting incident. the shooting was not thought to be connected to two gun murders in Greater Manchester within the past week, police sources said today. Police were called to Yorkshire Street in Rochdale town centre shortly after 12.50am today following reports that a man had been shot in the leg. Police sources said it was not being linked with either of the fatal shootings in Chadderton and Salford, which were understood to be drugs-related.
My view:
Seriously... Every single man who gets the bright idea in his cerebral system to harm another man in such a fashion should be battered until it stops being funny. Why is it so often that men seem to have a need to flex their proverbial muscles to other men who have similar urges. I sometimes feel bad for being male, just due to other men. But then again, probably the most of the police chasing after them are also male... so that kind of lessens the blow. It is hard to come by that these things happen so often these days. I just hope that the one responsible is caught before another victim strikes the ground.
vrijdag 10 juli 2009
dinsdag 7 juli 2009
Big Ben to celebrate 150th anniversary
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/big-ben-to-celebrate-150th-anniversary-1740707.html
Summary:
Big Ben will celebrate its 150th anniversary tomorrow. Nowadays the name Big Ben, formerly known as the Great Bell, is often used to describe the tower, one of the country's most famous and most photographed landmarks. The origin of the name is thought to come from Sir Benjamin Hall, the First Commissioner of Works and Public Buildings, whose name is inscribed on the bell.
Mike McCann, Keeper of the Great Clock, said: "After 150 years, Big Ben still holds a special place in the hearts of Londoners and the world as a magnificent example of engineering and building genius." Over the years, several bells have hung in the tower, and various ringing mechanisms have been in use.
My view:
I truly think it is amazing that the Big Ben is still working after a century and a half. It truly is, as the article states, an amazing feat of technology and architecture. Though I've never actually been at the tower itself, I still feel it an impressive sight to behold. Even when you look at pictures of it, its splendour strikes your mind. All the numbers in the article are quite captivating, yet it is a bit too much. The could've been written more enticing, yet it was very informative.
Summary:
Big Ben will celebrate its 150th anniversary tomorrow. Nowadays the name Big Ben, formerly known as the Great Bell, is often used to describe the tower, one of the country's most famous and most photographed landmarks. The origin of the name is thought to come from Sir Benjamin Hall, the First Commissioner of Works and Public Buildings, whose name is inscribed on the bell.
Mike McCann, Keeper of the Great Clock, said: "After 150 years, Big Ben still holds a special place in the hearts of Londoners and the world as a magnificent example of engineering and building genius." Over the years, several bells have hung in the tower, and various ringing mechanisms have been in use.
My view:
I truly think it is amazing that the Big Ben is still working after a century and a half. It truly is, as the article states, an amazing feat of technology and architecture. Though I've never actually been at the tower itself, I still feel it an impressive sight to behold. Even when you look at pictures of it, its splendour strikes your mind. All the numbers in the article are quite captivating, yet it is a bit too much. The could've been written more enticing, yet it was very informative.
Don't stop spending, Brown tells Europe
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/dont-stop-spending-brown-tells-europe-1734408.html
Summary:
Gordon Brown has urged the world's major economies not to take their foot off the spending pedal, saying that "going for growth" could protect vital public services from cuts. The Prime Minister said: "If we can get growth, if we can get unemployment down, if we can keep interest rates and inflation down, then there is scope to do the things we want to do, and that is to get money to the frontline services." Peter Hain said: "Once we emerge from recession, it is fair to state that a slower growth of public spending will be the best strategy." Mr Brown is worried that economic recovery in Britain could stall unless other nations, particularly European countries, continue to take action to stimulate a return to growth.
My view:
Could we all PLEASE give this "economical crisis" thing a rest? I mean, the more people continue to whine about it, especially those in high places such as politicians, the more people will get too frightened to even buy a hamburger. Even if politicians talk about it in such a manner as in this article, saying that "if you spend more, the crisis will go away", they still alert people. And as long as people are frightened about the existence of the crisis, it will become more prominent or even become a true threat to the community. We all should just shut up about it completely, working behind the scenes to solve it and then just do it. Not make such a big fuss about it...
Peace
Summary:
Gordon Brown has urged the world's major economies not to take their foot off the spending pedal, saying that "going for growth" could protect vital public services from cuts. The Prime Minister said: "If we can get growth, if we can get unemployment down, if we can keep interest rates and inflation down, then there is scope to do the things we want to do, and that is to get money to the frontline services." Peter Hain said: "Once we emerge from recession, it is fair to state that a slower growth of public spending will be the best strategy." Mr Brown is worried that economic recovery in Britain could stall unless other nations, particularly European countries, continue to take action to stimulate a return to growth.
My view:
Could we all PLEASE give this "economical crisis" thing a rest? I mean, the more people continue to whine about it, especially those in high places such as politicians, the more people will get too frightened to even buy a hamburger. Even if politicians talk about it in such a manner as in this article, saying that "if you spend more, the crisis will go away", they still alert people. And as long as people are frightened about the existence of the crisis, it will become more prominent or even become a true threat to the community. We all should just shut up about it completely, working behind the scenes to solve it and then just do it. Not make such a big fuss about it...
Peace
Body art. Literally
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/art/news/body-art-literally-1690128.html
Summary:
Andrew Krasnow, an artist, finally has the art he has been working on for the past 20 years on public display. His art includes dozens of mundane objects, crafted from human skin. His exhibition will be hosted in the GV Art Gallery and includes a new piece of art; a defaced $10 bill. It should be no surprise that the exhibition attracts a lot of controversy. Last time Krasnow had his work on display it was appointment only. His human-skin American flags were never displayed after politicians Bob Dole and Newt Gingrich denounced his work. Gallery owner Robert Devcic said Krasnow uses only white skin because much of the suffering in the Americas has been caused by white people. Martin Kemp, emeritus professor of art history at Oxford University, said Krasnow was not trying to be sensationalist.
My view:
It is kind of disgusting really... But then again, why not? I mean, there are a lot of people who have pieces of animal hanging from their walls or draped over their floor. And, to me, humans are nothing but another animal. Making art and using it to make people think about several things in the same time is a very good thing. The use of human skin to draw extra attention to his causes is a good idea, since it will attract a lot of media. Also, the controversy caused by this ensures that a lot of people talk about it and thinking about his causes.
Peace
Summary:
Andrew Krasnow, an artist, finally has the art he has been working on for the past 20 years on public display. His art includes dozens of mundane objects, crafted from human skin. His exhibition will be hosted in the GV Art Gallery and includes a new piece of art; a defaced $10 bill. It should be no surprise that the exhibition attracts a lot of controversy. Last time Krasnow had his work on display it was appointment only. His human-skin American flags were never displayed after politicians Bob Dole and Newt Gingrich denounced his work. Gallery owner Robert Devcic said Krasnow uses only white skin because much of the suffering in the Americas has been caused by white people. Martin Kemp, emeritus professor of art history at Oxford University, said Krasnow was not trying to be sensationalist.
My view:
It is kind of disgusting really... But then again, why not? I mean, there are a lot of people who have pieces of animal hanging from their walls or draped over their floor. And, to me, humans are nothing but another animal. Making art and using it to make people think about several things in the same time is a very good thing. The use of human skin to draw extra attention to his causes is a good idea, since it will attract a lot of media. Also, the controversy caused by this ensures that a lot of people talk about it and thinking about his causes.
Peace
maandag 6 juli 2009
MI5 accused of bribe offer in Rangzieb Ahmed torture case
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/jul/06/mi5-accused-bribe-offer-torture
Summary:
The security service MI5 is being accused of bribe and torture. Rangzieb Ahmed had three of his fingernails ripped out after MI5 and Greater Manchester police (GMP) drew up a list of questions for officers from a notorious Pakistani intelligence agency who had detained him in Pakistan. As well as lodging an appeal against his conviction, Ahmed is also suing the British government for damages arising out of his treatment in Pakistan. In an interview with the Guardian last week, Ahmed, 33, from Rochdale, says he received a visit at Manchester prison last April from a man in his 40s who identified himself as an MI5 officer, accompanied by a man in his mid-30s who said he was a police officer. He claims the "MI5 officer" offered him money to keep silent about the torture.
My view:
Well this is... odd... Thinking about MI5, a sort of "James Bond"-crew, I don't really picture torture in the same frame. Come to think of it, it probably is possible since all people have a certain cruel streak inside of them, no matter how tiny. It's still kind of awkward how torture can still happen in a country as sophisticated as Britain. There goes one stereotype out of the window... Well, we'll see how this whole event develops and I think we'll be reading more about this event in the coming weeks, if not years.
Peace
Summary:
The security service MI5 is being accused of bribe and torture. Rangzieb Ahmed had three of his fingernails ripped out after MI5 and Greater Manchester police (GMP) drew up a list of questions for officers from a notorious Pakistani intelligence agency who had detained him in Pakistan. As well as lodging an appeal against his conviction, Ahmed is also suing the British government for damages arising out of his treatment in Pakistan. In an interview with the Guardian last week, Ahmed, 33, from Rochdale, says he received a visit at Manchester prison last April from a man in his 40s who identified himself as an MI5 officer, accompanied by a man in his mid-30s who said he was a police officer. He claims the "MI5 officer" offered him money to keep silent about the torture.
My view:
Well this is... odd... Thinking about MI5, a sort of "James Bond"-crew, I don't really picture torture in the same frame. Come to think of it, it probably is possible since all people have a certain cruel streak inside of them, no matter how tiny. It's still kind of awkward how torture can still happen in a country as sophisticated as Britain. There goes one stereotype out of the window... Well, we'll see how this whole event develops and I think we'll be reading more about this event in the coming weeks, if not years.
Peace
Swine flu: two children and man take UK death toll to seven
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/jul/06/swine-flu-man-children
Summary:
Another three people perished of the swine flu, two children and an adult. This brings the total rate to 7 people in the UK. These deaths bring the total deaths by the swine flu in children on 3, all of which already had severe health problems. Even all the other victims of the swine flu suffered from health problems, according to NHS officials. The only victim who did not suffer from such illnesses was an elderly man (73 years old) in Scotland. The virus is affecting younger people more than the elder, apparantly this has something to do with the virus being part human, causing adults to have some form of immunity for it. This means that when a vaccine is distributed, the young will recieve it first. Even though only the severly ill actually died from, people diagnosed with the virus will still recieve antiviral drugs.
My view:
It basically is like I already thought. The swine flu (which by itself should not be called swine flu, since it does not originate entirely in pig-like creatures) is unable to kill humans in and all by itself. It is sad to see that those who already had problems (like cardiac diseases or kidney failure or something similar) had the final push in the wrong way due to the swine flu, but I don't feel too much alarmed by the whole thing. Naturally I would feel different if I lost someone to the flu, but as of now that did not happen. The article was very well written though, very proffessional.
Peace
Summary:
Another three people perished of the swine flu, two children and an adult. This brings the total rate to 7 people in the UK. These deaths bring the total deaths by the swine flu in children on 3, all of which already had severe health problems. Even all the other victims of the swine flu suffered from health problems, according to NHS officials. The only victim who did not suffer from such illnesses was an elderly man (73 years old) in Scotland. The virus is affecting younger people more than the elder, apparantly this has something to do with the virus being part human, causing adults to have some form of immunity for it. This means that when a vaccine is distributed, the young will recieve it first. Even though only the severly ill actually died from, people diagnosed with the virus will still recieve antiviral drugs.
My view:
It basically is like I already thought. The swine flu (which by itself should not be called swine flu, since it does not originate entirely in pig-like creatures) is unable to kill humans in and all by itself. It is sad to see that those who already had problems (like cardiac diseases or kidney failure or something similar) had the final push in the wrong way due to the swine flu, but I don't feel too much alarmed by the whole thing. Naturally I would feel different if I lost someone to the flu, but as of now that did not happen. The article was very well written though, very proffessional.
Peace
vrijdag 26 juni 2009
GCHQ steps up strategy to combat cyber-attacks, Brown announces
http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/jun/25/cyberspace-war-computer-hacking-fraud
Summary:
Intelligence agencies are improving their assets to fight off cyber-attacks. This improvement includes setting up a team in Whitehall, with people of MI5, MI6 and other government agencies. Cyberspace is an all new way for terrorists to threaten the safety of the UK. Lord West, the Home Office security minister states that they are aware of various parties that, in the past, have tried to gain UK intelligence. BT has an approximate 1,000 "attacks" every day, and in all the UK, these sorts of attacks cause damage with a cost of at least a billion a year. The Liberal Democrat home affairs spokesman, Tom Brake, states: "This new cyber-security strategy could lead to an extension of the government's invasive counter-terrorism powers, which already pose significant threats to our civil liberties."
My view:
Well, there's something you don't hear everyday... A government official admitting that their system is not foolproof. Anyway, I think it's a great idea that they are going to put more effort into keeping their systems safe. I mean; if it's connected, it can be hacked. The only thing you can do is make it as difficult as possible for hackers. Especially in areas where there are a lot of wireless connections this may pose a problem. There are networks everywhere, yet without a direct link, they're much harder to get into. All in all, it's about time that the government shielded itself for cyberattacks.
Peace
Summary:
Intelligence agencies are improving their assets to fight off cyber-attacks. This improvement includes setting up a team in Whitehall, with people of MI5, MI6 and other government agencies. Cyberspace is an all new way for terrorists to threaten the safety of the UK. Lord West, the Home Office security minister states that they are aware of various parties that, in the past, have tried to gain UK intelligence. BT has an approximate 1,000 "attacks" every day, and in all the UK, these sorts of attacks cause damage with a cost of at least a billion a year. The Liberal Democrat home affairs spokesman, Tom Brake, states: "This new cyber-security strategy could lead to an extension of the government's invasive counter-terrorism powers, which already pose significant threats to our civil liberties."
My view:
Well, there's something you don't hear everyday... A government official admitting that their system is not foolproof. Anyway, I think it's a great idea that they are going to put more effort into keeping their systems safe. I mean; if it's connected, it can be hacked. The only thing you can do is make it as difficult as possible for hackers. Especially in areas where there are a lot of wireless connections this may pose a problem. There are networks everywhere, yet without a direct link, they're much harder to get into. All in all, it's about time that the government shielded itself for cyberattacks.
Peace
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