http://www.slowafternoon.com/ A small window into a largely inconsequential life. en-us Copyright 2008 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 11:18:41 +0000 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:38:43 +0000 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=4.1 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Well, well, well. The UK's slow, dismal descent in to an authoritarian state has been well documented over the years, but with the arrest of Damian Green, events have taken a surreal and sinister turn. Unless Mr Green turns out... http://www.slowafternoon.com/archives/000642_god_save_the_uk.html http://www.slowafternoon.com/archives/000642_god_save_the_uk.html Blather Fri, 28 Nov 2008 11:18:41 +0000 An overnight change in international reputation, and hopefully a real return to their roots.... http://www.slowafternoon.com/archives/000641_god_bless_america.html http://www.slowafternoon.com/archives/000641_god_bless_america.html Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:45:03 +0000 CNN has just called Ohio for Obama. Assuming there's no debacle, it's now virtually impossible for McCain to win. Allelujah, allelujah, allelujah. Dare I believe it? That we will now have a US President that is intelligent, thoughful, calm, mature,... http://www.slowafternoon.com/archives/000640_o_mio_o_myo_o_dayton_ohio.html http://www.slowafternoon.com/archives/000640_o_mio_o_myo_o_dayton_ohio.html Wed, 05 Nov 2008 02:45:29 +0000 Ok, so like the last video, this is so worthy it makes you sick. But on the other hand, Sacha Baron Cohen is fucking hilarious.... http://www.slowafternoon.com/archives/000639_you_gotta_be_like_borat.html http://www.slowafternoon.com/archives/000639_you_gotta_be_like_borat.html Thu, 30 Oct 2008 03:12:15 +0000 Airhead celebrities? They're not all that bad... Not positng much at thr moment but am fervently following the US election. Come on Obama!!! COME ON AMERICA!!!!... http://www.slowafternoon.com/archives/000638_you_gotta_be_like_julie.html http://www.slowafternoon.com/archives/000638_you_gotta_be_like_julie.html Wed, 01 Oct 2008 21:38:03 +0000 "Bush is no diplomat," said a Democratic staffer, "but he's Cardinal freaking Richelieu compared to McCain. McCain couldn't negotiate an agreement on dinner among a family of four without making a big drama with himself at the heroic center of... http://www.slowafternoon.com/archives/000637_quote_of_the_day.html http://www.slowafternoon.com/archives/000637_quote_of_the_day.html Fri, 26 Sep 2008 09:40:24 +0000 Portrayal Of Obama As Elitist Hailed As Step Forward For African Americans... http://www.slowafternoon.com/archives/000636_an_onion_news_special_report.html http://www.slowafternoon.com/archives/000636_an_onion_news_special_report.html Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:31:00 +0000 This video was taken by a guy who was randomly stopped by the police under Section 44 of the terrorism act. The police officer openly admits he has no reason to suspect him of terrorism or any other crime. This... http://www.slowafternoon.com/archives/000635_sectioned.html http://www.slowafternoon.com/archives/000635_sectioned.html Rant Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:58:30 +0000 Oops. Seems the C.S. Lewis estate were right, and I was wrong. The guy was cyber-squatting, and rather despicably using his 11-year old son as a cover. I'm sorry I ever took his side, and have removed the post criticising... http://www.slowafternoon.com/archives/000634_i_stand_corrected.html http://www.slowafternoon.com/archives/000634_i_stand_corrected.html Sun, 27 Jul 2008 16:46:11 +0000 Felines and flash photography are a recipe for evil.... http://www.slowafternoon.com/archives/000632_the_midwich_tabby.html http://www.slowafternoon.com/archives/000632_the_midwich_tabby.html Blather Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:46:55 +0000 David Davis (and some other people too) for Freedom It will surprise none of you to know that I was one of the (reported) thousands of people who emailed David Davis to offer their support after his shock resignation... http://www.slowafternoon.com/archives/000631_david_davis_for_freedom.html http://www.slowafternoon.com/archives/000631_david_davis_for_freedom.html Rave Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:39:14 +0000 I'm tired. I have been up in London for most of this week, interviewing various people for a report on the way civil liberties in the UK are being restricted. So I watched the 42-day detention vote in Parliament... http://www.slowafternoon.com/archives/000630_who_do_you_think_you_are_kidding_mr_braun_.html http://www.slowafternoon.com/archives/000630_who_do_you_think_you_are_kidding_mr_braun_.html Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:34:27 +0000 Grace is still missing, and our best guess is that she soldiered off on some adventure of her own devising. Romance and swashbuckle, I like to think. Maybe she'll deign to come back and tell us about it; we live... http://www.slowafternoon.com/archives/000628_daisy.html http://www.slowafternoon.com/archives/000628_daisy.html Blather Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:08:48 +0000 Grace has been missing for over a week now. She disappeared in the early hours of 7th March, and since then every day has been spent searching for her, alerting anyone and everyone who might conceivably see her, and... http://www.slowafternoon.com/archives/000626_graceless.html http://www.slowafternoon.com/archives/000626_graceless.html Report Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:14:00 +0000 I was a fan of this song first time round, but this video more than justifies the re-release. At 2:07 it BLOWS MY TINY MIND. I have other news, but it's too traumatic for the moment.... http://www.slowafternoon.com/archives/000625_best_video_ever_or_for_a_while_anyway_.html http://www.slowafternoon.com/archives/000625_best_video_ever_or_for_a_while_anyway_.html Rave Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:16:23 +0000