links for 2008-07-19

"A hidden hoard of recordings made by the electronic music pioneer behind the Doctor Who theme has been revealed". [via Alan Connor]

"The BOA will continue to send a powerful message that nobody found guilty of serious drug-cheating offences should have the honour of wearing GB vests at the Olympic Games". Good.

"There is no Macedonian minority in Greece. There never has been. Any allegations regarding the existence of such a minority are totally unfounded, politically motivated and disrespectful". And anyone who says they are a Slavic Macedonian is a damn liar.

"One source said both sides would be able to claim victory after a bitter dispute that has raged in newspapers and online since the programme". Ofcom to deliver a verdict which neatly allows it to sit on the 'is it or isn't it' global warming fence.

At the young age of 73 Nana is retiring from concerts. She played at Chania's harbour down the road from us.

Typical comment: "I hate it, i hate it, i hate it. I want the old one back. PLEASE say we can have the old version back. You literally just switched it without a f***ing word. SWITCH IT BACK. I do not WANT IT. I paid MONEY for the service as it was."

"Where are the Courts Martial or criminal prosecutions under the Official Secrets Act 1989 section 8 Safeguarding of information for those responsible for such losses of unencrypted classified data and documents?". And can I have an ID card from the same people in charge of this please?

A-ha, all the latest breaking popular stuff from all over the place slurped together into one place. Not a million miles away from Fansivu and some other stuff I have been working on...

"When a company has a monopoly on an extremely valuable franchise that is growing rocket fast, all sorts of unreasonable things happen. That company levitates."

Another great and comprehensive list.

Damn you internet streaming that requires a connection that can send more than 32 zeros and ones per second, and no download option yet. Gah!