Muse on 'break-up' Twilight song
http://news.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/hi/music/newsid_10120000/newsid_10121200/10121239.stm
18th May 2010, BBC News Website
British alternative rock band Muse has released its new single, Neutron Star Collision (love is Forever), as a soundtrack for the Twilight film series. It is the first time the band has made a song for a film. The bandmembers were contacted by people from Twilight and were asked whether they liked to make a song for the upcoming soundtrack album. Frontman Matthew Bellamy explained that he wrote the song shortly after he broke up with his girlfriend, which was a difficult period for him. The song is a looking back on the moment when you first get with someone and it feels like that situation will go on forever, according to Bellamy.
At first, I disliked the song. It reminded me of their last album, The Resistance, of which I think it is not on the same level as their previous albums. Though I do appreciate Muse's continuous urge of experimenting with different styles. After I listened to the song some more I realised it actually is quite good. It has a good variation in instruments (piano and guitar). The song also has various rhythms, which is characteristic for the drummer Dominic Howard. I now think it is a passionate song with lots of variations and beautiful tones. Along with Matt's beautiful high-pitched voice and the smart use of melodies it sounds very Muse-ish.
Official videoclip of the song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTvgnYGu9bg
zondag 30 mei 2010
vrijdag 14 mei 2010
Racistic Terrorist Caught by Police
White supremacist arrests 'prevented carnage'
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/wear/8662621.stm
14th May 2010, BBC News Website
The detective superintendent Neil Malkin, who arrested neo-Nazi Ian Davison, is glad that he made the arrest. His team of detectives uncovered an amount of castor beans to make ricin (an extremely deadly poison) with and Davison's knowledge in producing pipe bombs. It was known by the investigators that the white radical was a key figure of an extreme-right wing group and a supporter of violence towards ethnic communities. Due to the increasing risk of a terrorist attack, Malkin found it urgent to arrange the arrest. He is convinced that they have prevented a bloodbath.
Many times I say how I dislike the police. Never catching the real crooks. Reading this article makes me feel warm and respecting about the national authorities. This sick and unworldly figure follows the hazardous ideas of Hitler. I can not understand how a thinking individual could accept those cruel fascistic ideas. A great piece of detective work I would say! Although Neil Malkin gives me the impression that he wanted to wait for an 'ideal' moment to arrest the man (perhaps to gain more evidence). I believe society's safety should stand above these bureaucratic profits.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/wear/8662621.stm
14th May 2010, BBC News Website
The detective superintendent Neil Malkin, who arrested neo-Nazi Ian Davison, is glad that he made the arrest. His team of detectives uncovered an amount of castor beans to make ricin (an extremely deadly poison) with and Davison's knowledge in producing pipe bombs. It was known by the investigators that the white radical was a key figure of an extreme-right wing group and a supporter of violence towards ethnic communities. Due to the increasing risk of a terrorist attack, Malkin found it urgent to arrange the arrest. He is convinced that they have prevented a bloodbath.
Many times I say how I dislike the police. Never catching the real crooks. Reading this article makes me feel warm and respecting about the national authorities. This sick and unworldly figure follows the hazardous ideas of Hitler. I can not understand how a thinking individual could accept those cruel fascistic ideas. A great piece of detective work I would say! Although Neil Malkin gives me the impression that he wanted to wait for an 'ideal' moment to arrest the man (perhaps to gain more evidence). I believe society's safety should stand above these bureaucratic profits.
dinsdag 11 mei 2010
Will it Blend?
David Cameron is UK's new prime minister
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/election_2010/8675265.stm
11th May 2010, BBC News Website
The Conservatives' leader Cameron has become the new Prime Minister of the UK. After visiting Her Majesty Queen Elisabeth II, he received her permission to form a new government. He is the youngest Prime Minister in nearly 200 years. He also decided not to put too much pressure on the party differences, but to govern the country 'in the national interest'. The winning party of David Cameron did not receive enough votes to govern on its own. Therefore they chose to form the new government as a coalition with the Liberal Democrats in which Nick Clegg will be Cameron's deputy Prime Minister. There has not been a coalition government in the UK in 70 years.
When it comes to speeching, my favourite was Mr Cameron. He seems like a clever and understanding man that can be trusted. I can understand his ideas, for instance: the income of the National Lottery that should be spend on culture again, less paperwork and more patrolling for the police, getting people to work again earlier. A coalition could be a big advantage. The Conservatives have to take new ideas serious because now they share the ruling party with the slightly different Lib Dems. I have a good feeling about the new British government!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/election_2010/8675265.stm
11th May 2010, BBC News Website
The Conservatives' leader Cameron has become the new Prime Minister of the UK. After visiting Her Majesty Queen Elisabeth II, he received her permission to form a new government. He is the youngest Prime Minister in nearly 200 years. He also decided not to put too much pressure on the party differences, but to govern the country 'in the national interest'. The winning party of David Cameron did not receive enough votes to govern on its own. Therefore they chose to form the new government as a coalition with the Liberal Democrats in which Nick Clegg will be Cameron's deputy Prime Minister. There has not been a coalition government in the UK in 70 years.
When it comes to speeching, my favourite was Mr Cameron. He seems like a clever and understanding man that can be trusted. I can understand his ideas, for instance: the income of the National Lottery that should be spend on culture again, less paperwork and more patrolling for the police, getting people to work again earlier. A coalition could be a big advantage. The Conservatives have to take new ideas serious because now they share the ruling party with the slightly different Lib Dems. I have a good feeling about the new British government!
donderdag 6 mei 2010
Entangled Patient Preferences
Hospital followed procedures in case of hanged Rhyl man
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/north_east/8660621.stm
4th May 2010, BBC News Website
In a hospital in Northern Wales, Ysbysty Glan Clwyd, a patient hanged himself using sheets. The victim, 45 year old Geoffrey Heywood, suffered a depression and an alcohol addiction in the past. He suffered multiple overdoses, which also were suicide attempts. Staff that were on duty when the hanging happened did not think there was a high chance that Mr Heywood would try to harm himself. The coroner of North East Wales, Mr Hughes, concluded that the hospital 'had pretty much followed' the recommendations of the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE). Mr Heywood's widow misses her husband but is glad that he is in a better place where he finally is at peace with himself.
I always thought a hospital is the place where people recover! However, not everybody wants to get well! The first time I read the article I found it a strange event. When I started to think more deeply about it I realized that it is very likely the place where certain people want to kill themselves. When someone survives a suicide attempt and recovers in the hospital the opposite happens of what that person wants. I think he had the right to make this decision and should even be helped by euthanasia. The hospital staff is not to blame for this. A hospital remains a hospital and not a prison where every resident is constantly checked on his behaviour.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/north_east/8660621.stm
4th May 2010, BBC News Website
In a hospital in Northern Wales, Ysbysty Glan Clwyd, a patient hanged himself using sheets. The victim, 45 year old Geoffrey Heywood, suffered a depression and an alcohol addiction in the past. He suffered multiple overdoses, which also were suicide attempts. Staff that were on duty when the hanging happened did not think there was a high chance that Mr Heywood would try to harm himself. The coroner of North East Wales, Mr Hughes, concluded that the hospital 'had pretty much followed' the recommendations of the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE). Mr Heywood's widow misses her husband but is glad that he is in a better place where he finally is at peace with himself.
I always thought a hospital is the place where people recover! However, not everybody wants to get well! The first time I read the article I found it a strange event. When I started to think more deeply about it I realized that it is very likely the place where certain people want to kill themselves. When someone survives a suicide attempt and recovers in the hospital the opposite happens of what that person wants. I think he had the right to make this decision and should even be helped by euthanasia. The hospital staff is not to blame for this. A hospital remains a hospital and not a prison where every resident is constantly checked on his behaviour.
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