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Archives for March, 2011

IF YOU DEFINE ME, YOU NEGATE ME

IF YOU DEFINE ME, YOU NEGATE ME

This phrase is famously quoted in the seminal (in my opinion) movie, Wayne’s World, and attributed to either “Kierkegaard or Dick Van Patten”.  It’s not always easy to control how we are defined by others, but we all make attempts to do so.  Often random events or idiosyncrasies become how other people relate to you, [...]

BIG VERN’N’THE SHOOTAHS

BIG VERN’N’THE SHOOTAHS

Like many teenagers, I tried my hand at playing an instrument and being in a band.  I was in several bands actually, but most were severely held back by my inability to play drums to even a mediocre standard.  I liked playing drums, and still do, but just not enough to dedicate any serious time [...]

What would Jesus Tweet?

What would Jesus Tweet?

I’ve changed my mind about something this week.  The germ of an idea had been growing in my mind about religion and recruitment.  In many countries there are constitutional laws enacted to keep religion and state separate, for many reasons, but largely to ensure that the governance of a country is neither swayed, nor (more [...]

Product Placement

Product Placement

You may have noticed that earlier this week, the ban on product placement on British television has been lifted.  Whether you have yet formed an opinion on this or not, this is a decision that will enormously affect your relationship with the box in the corner, or the shiny slab on your wall.

In this [...]