Conan O’Brien is fairly popular here in Finland. One of his recent sketches was about the Finns, it was actually shown on TV here at least twice. Anyway here are clips of the Finnish sketch from the show (Swedes might be interested too): http://koti.mbnet.fi/dredge/conan.avi http://www.nodalpoint.net/doc/media/conan_obrian_hates_finland_part2.mpeg
The interim government in Iraq has been handed sovereignty 2 days ahead of schedule. “a historic and happy day for us in Iraq” according to President Sheikh Ghazi al-Yawar. In reality it will mean “sfa” for ordinary Iraqis as the body count continues to rise. Less than an hour later Paul Bremer, the former Administrator [...]
One of the weirdest stories of recent times. In Iran a woman has given birth to a frog. Strange … but true?
You are probably already aware of this issue: “The European Union has condemned Catholic Church “bigotry” over the use of condoms to fight HIV.” As much as I detest the word “bigotry” especially when it’s used to label the church I belong to [though i'm not religious] I can’t help but ask what is to [...]
A French student is investigating the current situation and future of Irish language and is looking for feedback on what you think the future holds for the Irish language…
6 MEMBERS NOMINATED BY COMHDHÁÍL NÁISIÚNTA NA GAEILGE The Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Éamon Ó Cuív, announced today that the first meeting of Coiste Comhairleach na Gaeilge will be held on the first of July in Dublin. 6 of the 23 members representing the education, media, sport and culture sectors were nominated [...]
I’m trying to avoid Euro 2004 postings but this caught my attention. Wayne Rooney, Englands young player is estimated to be worth up to GB£50 million following his performance in the championship so far! Players salaries have long been way out of control but this is really ridiculous. I mean, he’s no George Best.
Finally they have done it…after serious negotiations the 25 European countries have finally been able to compromise and reach a deal on the EU’s first constitution. The next task for Governments is the ratifying of the text. They also need to appoint a new Commissioner as Mr Prodi steps down in October. The Constitution Q [...]
Well it was to be expected wasn’t it. There’s always a small minority of “soccer fans” who have more interest in creating havoc than supporting their team. 12 England fans were up in court, 11 of which [and a Russian] are to be deported and 1 has received a two year jail sentence after 200 [...]
The journal Nature has reported that scientists have performed the first successful teleportation of atoms! Ok, it’s a long way from Trekkie technology but can be developed for use in new super-fast computers. Interesting.