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Show me the way to…
I think I must have missed something, somewhere.But why is Tony Christie at number 1 in the British charts?
Strictly come Dr Who
Brilliant. The BBC airs the first episode of the new Dr Who and somehow the sound of live show Strictly come dancing, the ‘Idols’-like dancing competition that was on before, is still coming through. So there’s Billie Piper, as Rose, … Continue reading
Jackson in hospital
BBC reports Michael ‘Jesus Juice’ Jackon’s has been rushed to hospital with a severe case of the flu. It wasn’t me.
HRH Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands dies at 93
Our Queen’s father, His Royal Highness, Prince Bernhard, has died. He died of a malignant tumor in his lungs and his bowels. Asked how he wanted to be remembered, the prince told the press: “I hope the Dutch people remember … Continue reading
Whedonesque scores again
And now we’re Sci-Fi.com’s Site of the Week. And a mention on the BBC Cult site. I really need to think about getting my own server.
It’s the culture war, stupid
This is for those Dutch politicians claiming four more years of the Bush administration is a victory for its policy on the ‘war on terrorism’. BBC: Most important issues. ‘moral issues more important than Iraq’ BBC: 11 states reject gay … Continue reading
Dutch film director Theo van Gogh murdered in Amsterdam
Dutch film maker Theo van Gogh was murdered in the vicinity of Oosterpark in Amsterdam this morning. He was shot and stabbed several times. A note was pinned on Van Gogh’s body. The killer was apprehended by Dutch police after … Continue reading
John Peel is dead
(translated from Dutch, written earlier today) Who said the tide is turning on the sea ? A strange love’s caught up with me Forever paradise – The Undertones As a teenager in the late 70s, early 80s, I would spend … Continue reading
Princess Juliana (1909-2004)
The Dutch Queen Mother, Her Royal Highness Princess Juliana passed away early on Saturday, 20 March 2004. She died in her sleep at ten to six in the morning. Despite her abdication in 1980, despite not being much of a … Continue reading
