As you can see from this article, a number of TV download sites have been shut down by the MPAA.
BBC NEWS | Technology | TV download sites hit by lawsuits
But I debate the validity of the MPAA's claims for all sites to be shut down.
Surely if a TV programme is broadcast it becomes part of the public domain? If it is not illegal to record TV shows onto DVD or video then why should it be illegal to record TV shows digitally?
Was I commiting copyright fraud by taping WWF programmes from Sky and sharing it with my school mates?
I can understand the furore over the pre-release of Doctor Who, as this was handling stolen goods. Yet a broadcasted show becomes public domain, and provided suitable references as to the source are given, distribution should not be illegal
Tim
Tuesday, May 17, 2005
Friday, May 13, 2005
what a week!
Hello there fans!
What a week this week has been! And what excitement it has seen!
Chelsea were crowned Premiership champions, my exams finished and Manchester United were bought out by the US tycoon, Malcolm Glazer.
I have heard Chelsea described as a great team, but can't help but feel that the pundits are jumping the gun slightly. This season is the first time in 50 years that Chelsea have won the league, the second time in thier history that they have won the league cup, they haven't won the FA Cup in 5 years and have had no European trophies in 7 seasons. To be calling them a great team after one great season is a bit presumptuous. Look for example at Blackburn Rovers, who won the League in 1995 and were relegated only a few seasons later.
I can see it now - Chelsea - Championship Winners 2006/07
Exams are over! Rejoice greatly!
Lastly, Manchester United has been bought by Malcolm Glazer and there has been uotrage amongst the fans. This takeover bid (stop singing!) will ruin the club, or so the fans say. The BBC News site reports that people are cancelling their memberships left, right and centre. Calls of "Not another Leeds!" are heard. Now I am sure we will see the the real glory-hunters are.
See the club through the good times, and when a decision doesn't go the way you want, get stroppy and throw your rattle ou of the pram.
It almost makes me sad to be a Man Utd fan... almost!
Magic
What a week this week has been! And what excitement it has seen!
Chelsea were crowned Premiership champions, my exams finished and Manchester United were bought out by the US tycoon, Malcolm Glazer.
I have heard Chelsea described as a great team, but can't help but feel that the pundits are jumping the gun slightly. This season is the first time in 50 years that Chelsea have won the league, the second time in thier history that they have won the league cup, they haven't won the FA Cup in 5 years and have had no European trophies in 7 seasons. To be calling them a great team after one great season is a bit presumptuous. Look for example at Blackburn Rovers, who won the League in 1995 and were relegated only a few seasons later.
I can see it now - Chelsea - Championship Winners 2006/07
Exams are over! Rejoice greatly!
Lastly, Manchester United has been bought by Malcolm Glazer and there has been uotrage amongst the fans. This takeover bid (stop singing!) will ruin the club, or so the fans say. The BBC News site reports that people are cancelling their memberships left, right and centre. Calls of "Not another Leeds!" are heard. Now I am sure we will see the the real glory-hunters are.
See the club through the good times, and when a decision doesn't go the way you want, get stroppy and throw your rattle ou of the pram.
It almost makes me sad to be a Man Utd fan... almost!
Magic
Sunday, May 08, 2005
percussion extravaganza
Yo dudes!
Yesterday night was Jonny's Percussion Extravaganza at Bedford, and it was really good!
The first half was just Jonny doing a solo recital, which was excellent, albeit with a few less serious moments (it wouldn't be Jonny other wise would it?)
After the interval Jonny was joined by his "friends" for the ensemble part of the evening. This was also quite good, though Jonny did make some inappropriate jokes.
Now to the crux of the matter! If you were not able to be there, I am certain you will want to purchase the official DVD of the evening, available at the "suggested donation" price of £7.
Let me know if you want one and I will sort it out!
That's all folks!
Bimto
Yesterday night was Jonny's Percussion Extravaganza at Bedford, and it was really good!
The first half was just Jonny doing a solo recital, which was excellent, albeit with a few less serious moments (it wouldn't be Jonny other wise would it?)
After the interval Jonny was joined by his "friends" for the ensemble part of the evening. This was also quite good, though Jonny did make some inappropriate jokes.
Now to the crux of the matter! If you were not able to be there, I am certain you will want to purchase the official DVD of the evening, available at the "suggested donation" price of £7.
Let me know if you want one and I will sort it out!
That's all folks!
Bimto
Friday, May 06, 2005
rover and their future
This appeared on "Have I Got News For You?" a few weeks ago, but I have only just found the image!
A bit mean, but quite funny!
Tim
A bit mean, but quite funny!
Tim
election fever
Hey folks!
I hope you all exercised your democratic right to vote yesterday.
I must say I was slightly disappointed that the party I voted for didn't win, but such is life!
As I write, news has just broken that David Trimble, leader of the UUP and former first minister in Northern Ireland has lost his seat to Rev. Ian Paisley's DUP. Can we now expect an extra loud version of "Praise God from whom all blessings flow"?
What also concerned me was how much of the BBC election map is not red, considering the result.
Timbo
I hope you all exercised your democratic right to vote yesterday.
I must say I was slightly disappointed that the party I voted for didn't win, but such is life!
As I write, news has just broken that David Trimble, leader of the UUP and former first minister in Northern Ireland has lost his seat to Rev. Ian Paisley's DUP. Can we now expect an extra loud version of "Praise God from whom all blessings flow"?
What also concerned me was how much of the BBC election map is not red, considering the result.
Timbo
Monday, May 02, 2005
the magic musings music, movie and (m)book club
Friends, Romans, countrymen...
I had an idea the other day and thought it worth sharing/bouncing off some people.
We could start, via the wonders of blogging, a little segment on a good book/film/album that you have read/seen/heard recently. Obviously we wouldn't want specialist recommendations (like Dave's baby books, my Scandinavian books or John's German books) but other than that it would be a free-for-all!
Let me know what you think
(It would be like Oprah's Book Club, but it would be good!)
Tim
I had an idea the other day and thought it worth sharing/bouncing off some people.
We could start, via the wonders of blogging, a little segment on a good book/film/album that you have read/seen/heard recently. Obviously we wouldn't want specialist recommendations (like Dave's baby books, my Scandinavian books or John's German books) but other than that it would be a free-for-all!
Let me know what you think
(It would be like Oprah's Book Club, but it would be good!)
Tim
Sunday, May 01, 2005
balamory to end
I received some terrible news this week. The favourite programme of many young Rinkers, Balamory, is to end!
What will we do without our dose of Edie McCredie and Josie Jump?
Children's TV hit Balamory to end
Timbo
What will we do without our dose of Edie McCredie and Josie Jump?
Children's TV hit Balamory to end
Timbo
off on the road to roehampton
I am under strict instruction to write about what a jolly time I had with Louisa when I visited her on Thursday evening.
I arrived at the University of Surrey (Roehampton) and talked my way into Lou's flat and sat outside her room for 40 minutes before she arrived!
After partaking in Neighbours, we went on our way to the lovely Nando's in Putney. It was nice apart from having to pay 30p for a small tub of mayonnaise! Outrageous!
Upon leaving the restaurant, we ambled towards the cinema, only to find that there were no good films showing at the time, so we headed to Sainsbury's.
This trip was enlightening for me, as I realized that Lou shops in exactly the same way I do. That is to say, when you walk in and decide what you want to eat as you see it!
We engaed in the usual banter, and got some funny looks for accusing each other of being "racist", being Essex-y and buying 2 balloons, one of Bob the Builder and one of a Tweenie (I would say the purple one, but they could all be purple!)
These caused us some amusement, particularly when one of them fell off, and we walked about half a mile with a BTB balloon and a plastic stick.
Thus we had to leg it back to find the Tweenie and replace its stick.
After a long evening of fun banter, I headed back to Burnt Oak at about midnight to prepare myself for a fun day of Rink coffee shop work!
Timbo
I arrived at the University of Surrey (Roehampton) and talked my way into Lou's flat and sat outside her room for 40 minutes before she arrived!
After partaking in Neighbours, we went on our way to the lovely Nando's in Putney. It was nice apart from having to pay 30p for a small tub of mayonnaise! Outrageous!
Upon leaving the restaurant, we ambled towards the cinema, only to find that there were no good films showing at the time, so we headed to Sainsbury's.
This trip was enlightening for me, as I realized that Lou shops in exactly the same way I do. That is to say, when you walk in and decide what you want to eat as you see it!
We engaed in the usual banter, and got some funny looks for accusing each other of being "racist", being Essex-y and buying 2 balloons, one of Bob the Builder and one of a Tweenie (I would say the purple one, but they could all be purple!)
These caused us some amusement, particularly when one of them fell off, and we walked about half a mile with a BTB balloon and a plastic stick.
Thus we had to leg it back to find the Tweenie and replace its stick.
After a long evening of fun banter, I headed back to Burnt Oak at about midnight to prepare myself for a fun day of Rink coffee shop work!
Timbo
jonny and timothy
As some of you may know, Jonny Whitmore is doing the Timothy Programme this coming September, and is in the midst of fundrasing.
As a result of this, he is holding a McCredie-esque Trombonaza (but with percussion) at Bedford on Saturday.
If anyone feels able to go, details are below.
If not, let me know and I will pass your ticket money on to Jonny!
Timothy Programme Fund Raising Concert
Percussion Extravaganza
Jonathan Whitmore and Friends!
Saturday May 7th 2005 - 7.00pm
Bedford Congress Hall Salvation Army
A light hearted evening of fun and entertainment...
…welcome to the varied world of the Percussionist!
Hear Marimbas, vibes, xylophones, glocks, drums of all shape and sizes…with a few surprises!
Tickets £5
In June this Year Jonathan will graduate from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and in September he will be undertaking a Timothy Training and Development year with the Salvation Army. He plans to move into a poor inner city area and explore how music can be used to outreach and impact the community. Come along and hear a wide range of percussion music, whilst learning more about his Timothy year and help him raise some of the funds required!
Thanks guys!
Tim
As a result of this, he is holding a McCredie-esque Trombonaza (but with percussion) at Bedford on Saturday.
If anyone feels able to go, details are below.
If not, let me know and I will pass your ticket money on to Jonny!
Timothy Programme Fund Raising Concert
Percussion Extravaganza
Jonathan Whitmore and Friends!
Saturday May 7th 2005 - 7.00pm
Bedford Congress Hall Salvation Army
A light hearted evening of fun and entertainment...
…welcome to the varied world of the Percussionist!
Hear Marimbas, vibes, xylophones, glocks, drums of all shape and sizes…with a few surprises!
Tickets £5
In June this Year Jonathan will graduate from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and in September he will be undertaking a Timothy Training and Development year with the Salvation Army. He plans to move into a poor inner city area and explore how music can be used to outreach and impact the community. Come along and hear a wide range of percussion music, whilst learning more about his Timothy year and help him raise some of the funds required!
Thanks guys!
Tim
hero of taramasalata
In the afternoon meeting at the Regent Hall today I, Timmy Magic, was declared to be "the hero of taramasalata". This was after the band had played their piece for the afternoon meeting, Tomado De La Mano, a nice latin cha-cha number. As well as a nice kit part, ably played by Anne, there is a part for maracas, tambourine, whistle, vibraslap (or anything that can be found in Jonny's toy box!)
I tried my best at playing it, only to cause much amusement to the ladies sat behind me, BM Steve H and the horn section of the band.
When asked about my technique, I suggested that it goes a lot better if you "camp it up" a bit!
Camp Timmy
(I watched The Italian Job the other day...)
I tried my best at playing it, only to cause much amusement to the ladies sat behind me, BM Steve H and the horn section of the band.
When asked about my technique, I suggested that it goes a lot better if you "camp it up" a bit!
Camp Timmy
(I watched The Italian Job the other day...)
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