Well it was a two day event, the friday night with a select group of workmates and a good night was had. The saturday was a belter with the boys from the comic store. Highlights being Dave fancying a transvestite in Zero Degrees (it looks better after a few more beers) Robin regaling us with his homo-erotic fetishes. And a new word being created for both Dave and Steve Slagger (slurring and staggering). Thank you all for giving me a brithday to be proud of
Last night it seems history was made, early reports are saying that Ireland has turned down the EU, throwing the entire treaty into disorganisation. Politicians In the UK should be ashamed as the People of ireland were allowed to go with their conscience. Our unelected dictator has neither the courage or the honesty to allow us to have a choice in our future. One man of courage and dignity quit over principles last night, the spineless ex-chancellor who still stands at the box and says that he doesn’t have to honour his promise. Even Dustin the Turkey had a say “we wish there was a third box that said what”
Well done Ireland.Now we’ll hear all the bleating and the bullying from the EU to force a re-vote. Below is the report from the BBC
Irish Justice Minister Dermot Ahern says substantial vote tallies across the country show the European Union Lisbon reform treaty has been rejected.
Tallies are not official, but Mr Ahern says it is clear the No vote is ahead in a vast majority of constituencies.
This would scupper the treaty, which must be ratified by all members. Only Ireland has held a public vote on it.
Mr Ahern is the first senior figure from the Irish government to admit that it looked like the treaty had failed.
“It looks like this will be a No vote,” Mr Ahern said on live television. “At the end of the day, for a myriad of reasons, the people have spoken.”
Earlier, Europe Minister Dick Roche had admitted “it is not looking good,” after state broadcaster RTE said that the Yes vote was “in difficulty”.
The BBC’s Jonny Dymond in Dublin says a rejection of the treaty, meant to streamline decision-making in the now expanded EU, could plunge the bloc into crisis.
In Irish polls, tally counters in each constituency watch votes being sorted and make their own count, giving early indications of how a vote is going.
European leaders have said that they have no “plan B” for how to proceed if Ireland’s electorate does vote No.
“If the Irish people decide to reject the treaty of Lisbon, naturally, there will be no treaty of Lisbon,” French Prime Minister Francois Fillon said on Thursday night.
Declan Ganley of the anti-treaty lobby group Libertas said that if the No vote had indeed triumphed that it was “a great day for Ireland”.
“The people of Ireland have shown enormous courage and wisdom in analysing the facts presented to them and making the decision they have,” Mr Ganley said.
The No campaign was a broad coalition ranging from Libertas to Sinn Fein, the only party in parliament to oppose the treaty.
Confusion
Our correspondent says that many voters seem to have voted No for the simple reason that they did not understand the treaty, despite a high-profile campaign led by Prime Minister Brian Cowen, which had the support of most of the country’s main parties.
The BBC’s Europe editor Mark Mardell on what a no vote would mean
Mr Cowen accused the No camp of “misrepresentation”, saying voters had voiced concern about “issues that clearly weren’t in the treaty at all”, the Irish Times reported.
Turnout is said to have been about 45%. Commentators had predicted that a low turnout figure would suggest a rejection.
The treaty, which is designed to help the EU cope with its expansion into eastern Europe, provides for a streamlining of the European Commission, the removal of the national veto in more policy areas, a new president of the European Council and a strengthened foreign affairs post.
Jose Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission, urged all EU states to back the treaty, which is due to come into force on 1 January 2009.
He said the reforms would strengthen the EU to meet global challenges.
Fourteen countries out of the 27 have completed ratification so far.
The Lisbon Treaty replaces a more ambitious draft constitution that was rejected by French and Dutch voters in 2005.
Just over three million Irish voters are registered - in a European Union of 490 million people.
In 2001, Irish voters almost wrecked EU plans to expand eastwards when they rejected the Nice treaty. It was only passed in a much-criticised second vote.
Finally as a Rangers Fan something to smile about…Just.
Brave Queen of the South fought bravelly but the Gers looking Jaded carried through.
The SPL really needs to do more to protect teams, that fixture congestion is so reminiscent of when it happened to Celtic and it wasn’t funny then
Following on from a email conversation Dan Didio has promised that he will be at Bristol comic Expo next year as part of DC’s Panel
Victor Kubicek of Halcyon Films announced through the BBC that Christian Bale will appear in the three films starring as John Connor
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Now first up we have a fan film of the incredible ironman- all i can say is looks wise he gives Robert Downey Junior a run for his money
http://www.bamkapow.com/incredible-iron-man-fan-film–1118-p.html
and Marvel Zombies
http://www.bamkapow.com/marvel-zombies-ate-my-neighbors–1113-p.html
Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning get to team up yet again in the highly successful Authority from Wildstorm. Also announced at NYCC ‘08 was that spinning out of the number of the beast story line, the Wildcats are back, their new story is entitled Wildcats- Worlds End. Ian Edgington(Scarlett traces) is taking over the helm of Stormwatch PHD. And Scott Beatty is the new guy at the helm for GEN-13
Now those of you who are old enough to remember the TV series take a good look at that poster, doesn’t that bring back nostalgic memories.
From the 25th I will be in China for two weeks and then going straight to Bristol International comic Expo. So don’t worry fi you don’t see a post, The butcher hasn’t died of stale meat but is instead taking a much deserved rest
Assistant District Attorney Rachel Dawes Comes out fighting on Behalf of Harvey Dent
http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=22325
you too can show your support for Gothams upstanding DA
http://www.ibelieveinharveydent.com/
It’s getting closer, if your available that weekend stop by and say hi, be glad to chat with anyone and still looking for more interviews.
see link below for all expo type fun
Health officials in the Philippines have issued a warning to people taking part in Easter crucifixion rituals. They have urged them to get tetanus vaccinations before they flagellate themselves and are nailed to crosses, and to practise good hygiene. On Good Friday dozens of very devout Catholics in the Philippines re-enact the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It is something that has become a huge tourist attraction, although the Church frowns on the practice. Disinfect The health department has strongly advised penitents to check the condition of the whips they plan to use to lash their backs, the Manila Times newspaper reports.
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They want people to have what they call “well maintained ” whips. In the hot and dusty atmosphere, officials warn, using unhygienic whips to make deep cuts in the body could lead to tetanus and other infections. And they advise that the nails used to fix people to crosses must be properly disinfected first. Often people soak the nails in alcohol throughout the year. Every Good Friday, in towns across the Philippines, people atone for sins or give thanks for an answered prayer by re-enacting the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Giving thanks In the northern city of San Fernando alone there will be three separate improvised Golgothas - the biblical name for the hill where Jesus was crucified. Four people there have pledged to have their feet and hands nailed to wooden crosses, while others will flog themselves while walking barefoot through villages. Sometimes people repeat the penance year after year, like the fish vendor who will be nailed to the cross for the 15th and last time on Friday to give thanks for his mother’s recovery from tuberculosis. With long hair and a beard, wearing sandals and a crown of thorns, he is tied with cloth to the cross but also has nails driven through the flesh of his hands and feet, avoiding the bones.
Imagine the scene
John Cleese as the centurion: Right then Gentlemen, Pontius has given you all a bit of a let off, all those that haven’t had their tetanus jabs hands up.
Little old jew: Well I haven’t but I just wanted to put my feet up for the weekend.
John Cleese: Oooh if it wasn’t for my repetative strain injury I’d give you a damn good lashing
One of his legionaires leans forwards and whispers something
John Cleese: Sorry, Sorry I would have if our whip had been kept in good order. Health and safety Oyvey you couldn’t make it up
Midgets. Dwarves. Shortarses. Umpa-Lumpas. These types of terms are not politically correct. Munchkins - there, another one. Vertically challenged people recently won a ruling to have themselves referred to as ‘little people’ and its wrong to call the Welsh ‘taffs’.
Political correctness can protect more unfortunate members of society, such as hillbillys and Belgians from ridicule. But is there a point at which PC becomes total crap?
Hordes of ginger people marched on Whitehall today to campaign for equal rights that would see these suffering individuals given defensive PC terms that would ban the use of words & phrases like ‘ginger tw*t’, ‘ginger minger’, ‘carrot top’ and ‘wanker’ from being used to describe ginger people.
Famous ginger celebrities such as Chris Evans, Ron Howard of Happy Days fame and that fit bird from Six feet Under outlined their plight.
March organiser and actor/director Ron Howard, who played Ritchie Cunningham in Happy Days, said “We demand an end to these jokes that are tantamount to racism. Ginger hair is a blessing.”
However, one former ginger person, who asked not to be named; told of her plight before her life-changing experiment with blonde hair. Geri Helliwell, former Spice Girl and ginger person (oops, we named her!) told us of the constant torment at school. “All the kids with proper hair colours used to point and laugh,” she whimpered, “Since I became blonde though its all been much better.”
This Spoof reporter would ask you that, next time you see a ginger person please hold back your urge to ask them, “Is the downstairs carpet the same as the upstairs rug?” The colour of their pubic hair is obviously the same….
It is fast approaching that time of year again. If you have never been to a convention or can’t afford to go to the big stateside cons, Bristol is the place to be
There is always a good list of guests and this year is no exception. With some of my favourites from the comic world including: Jim Shooter, Mike Carey, David Hine, Charlie Adelard, Mike Collins and Barry Kitson to name but a few.
It’s a good chance to pick up those back issues you’ve always wanted, speak to the artists and writers of the comics that you collect, pick up some sketches and mingle with like minded people.
Personally I find that Bristol and the location are perfect for a convention and long may it continue
Two serious criminals were jailed this week, one for 5 murders of prostitutes and one for sex attacks, this was followed by news that the government will be releasing criminals because they have no more space in British Jails. This begs the questions for serial killers and sex attackers should the death penalty be brought back?
Northern Rock nationalised. After pouring billions into troubled bank Northern Rock, the Government decided to nationalise Northern Rock lumbering us with it’s debt for years.
The Tobacco Taliban strike again. Not happy with just banning us law abiding smokers from public houses. Barnsley town council has decided that a three strikes and your out policy will be in force against beleaguered Publicans. If a smoker is caught outside a pub three times then the pub in question looses the right to allow alcohol outside.
Wales Beat Italy.
Congratulations to the Welsh Squad who today beat Italy. A man of the match performance from Lee Byrne and a dazzling show from Shane Williams keeps the dragons on course for six nations glory
Welsh Supporter
A family of England supporters head out shopping, for Barbours, in Richmond, one Saturday before Christmas.
While in a sport shop, the son picks up a Welsh rugby shirt and says to his sister, “I’ve decided I’m going to be a Welsh supporter and I’d like this shirt for my Christmas present!”
The sister is outraged at this; promptly whacks him round the head and says, “Go talk to your mother.”
Off goes the little lad, with Welsh shirt in hand and finds his mother.
“Mum”
“Yes, son?”
“I’ve decided I’m going to be a Welsh supporter and I’d like this shirt for my Christmas present.”
The mother is outraged at this; promptly whacks him round the head and says, “Go talk to your father.”
Off he goes with the Welsh shirt in hand and finds his father.
“Dad.”
“Yes, son?”
“I’ve given this a lot of thought; I’ve watched the style of rugby they play and I’ve decided I’m going to be a Welsh rugby supporter and I would like this Welsh shirt for my Christmas present.”
The father is outraged at this; promptly whacks his son round the headand says:
“No son of mine is ever going to be seen in THAT!”
About half an hour later, they are all back in the car heading home.
The father turns to the son and says: “Son, I hope you’ve learned an important lesson today?”
The son turns to his father and says: “Yes, Father, I have”.
Father says: “Good son, and what is it?”
The son replies: “I’ve only been a Welsh supporter for an hour and I already hate you English f****rs!
