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FebruaryFeb 8 Sunday 09
Got Away With It
I was in the studio when the proverbial dust settled. A tentative ceasefire had been reached, the United Nations was demanding answers regarding the targeting of their facilities by the Israelis, the number of civilian dead was climbing as unrecovered corpses were being …
FebruaryFeb 7 Saturday 09
Fisky
Robert Fisk's Op-Ed in today's Independent entitled War reporters used to prefer morality over impartiality is a fantastic read...
"It's not just the power of the writing I'm talking about here; the screaming soldiers, the dying Communard, the condemned men, the woman …
Here And There
President Obama responds (video) to the US Senate's failure to act on passing his economic stimulus package.
The suicide rate amongst US vets is increasing. According to some comments that I have read on numerous news websites left by individuals employed at Vet …
FebruaryFeb 5 Thursday 09
Radicalizing The IDF
Jonathon Cook's piece over at Antiwar this morning, entitled Is Israel's Army Waging a Jewish Jihad?, is an interesting read. An excerpt...
"Extremist rabbis and their followers, bent on waging holy war against the Palestinians, are taking over the Israeli army by …
Comment Is Free
Wrote a little something for The Guardian's 'Comment Is Free'. Check it out if you'd like.
Playing Catch Up
The worst thing about being out of the loop for a month is the catch up. Faced with a plethora of missed information, back tracking poses difficulties. Search engines are exhausted by inquiry after inquiry, reference notes are made, del.ici.ous is sidetracked in favour …
Meet The New Bosses, Same As The Old Bosses
Of extreme importance from today's Guardian - US threats mean evidence of British resident's Guant
A Step In A Better Direction
The introduction of the 'twin bills' certainly played a role in sealing the fate of Mohammed Khatami in Iran's 2005 Presidential election. With them Khatami hoped to accomplish two goals - alterations to Iran's national election laws and an unambiguous definition of …
FebruaryFeb 3 Tuesday 09
The Finance Of Militarism
Of note this morning is a piece by Chalmers Johnson entitled Economic Death Spiral at the Pentagon which is certainly worth reading...
"Like much of the rest of the world, Americans know that the U.S. automotive industry is in the grips of what may be a fatal decline. …
I Never Did Say Goodbye George
During the final hours of what can only be described as one of the worst Presidencies in American history, I was too busy to write a farewell to a man, and administration, that did incalculable damage to the United States.
The actions of the Bush Administration woke …
Low Voter Turnout In Recent Iraqi Elections
As many of you are aware, Provincial elections were recently held in Iraq. Unfortunately, only 7.5 of 14 million registered voters participated. While violence was minimal, the turnout was the lowest since the new democratic government was instituted.
A Friend From Afar
In my line of work you meet a lot of different people. Some are cool, some aren't. Some get next to you because you're famous, some genuinely like you, and many flat out don't - even if they've never met you (it comes with the territory).
Jane Smith, a wonderful woman …
Making Fast Cash
Those that use Facebook are aware that it is replete with adverts for everything from online dating sites to real estate agents. But a rather disturbing trend is beginning to emerge, one that is exemplified by the image that I have included at the top of this entry.
The …
FebruaryFeb 1 Sunday 09
Last Day Of Recording
There's been ups and downs, but as the tracking of the record comes to an end I can honestly say that I am extremely pleased with the results.
So, as of tomorrow, I have eight days off before two weeks of mixing begins. In that time I plan to do a lot of sleeping, get …
JanuaryJan 31 Saturday 09
Rod Turns Twenty And A Half
Today Rod turns twenty and a half years old. You may now exalt his greatness in the comments.
JanuaryJan 30 Friday 09
Yes, I Do Still Exist
Sorry for the lack of updates. Been busy trying to wrap things up by Saturday. Pete Yorn has arrived to do some backing vocals - so we'll get up to our usual antics.
Beyond that, six words from a very pissed off Rod Bruno - "Ladies and gentlemen, your Seattle …
JanuaryJan 27 Tuesday 09
Wiped
I'd try and write something meaningful but I'm laying on a sofa in the dark and can't really focus. Got the strings out the way today, so the rest is all vocals and a few keyboard and piano bits. Done by the weekend hopefully.
Haven't much kept up on what's going on …
The Crucible Of Progress
No human being should be denied the fundamental right to educate themselves or indulge their curiosities. To deny any person the right to do so, for whatever reason, is nothing more than the safeguarding of ignorance to ensure that enlightenment does not become a …
Track 11
The track that didn't make the record - penned by almost everyone here at the studio. Here's exclusive video captured and assembled by assistant engineer Mike 'The Codpiece' Cashin.
Quicktime only.