Since it's almost Christmas, I figured I should get everyone in the mood!
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Peace and Love
Garreth
Friday, December 10, 2010
Monday, December 6, 2010
Where the f*ck is Qatar?
I know this is a news story, but I wanted to talk today a little bit about the recent World Cup bid, and more so the aftermath of it.
Just in case you're one of the 7 people in England who hasn't heard this story I'll briefly explain. England placed a bid to host the 2018 world cup, and was deemed to have the best technical bid, be ready to host the world cup tomorrow, and have the best commercial bid as well. We spent over £15m on it, during a time of massive cutbacks in the country, and we achieved... well... 2 out of 22 votes, one of which was from the English delegate. The actual bid went to Russia.
Also, the 2022 World Cup bid was announced, and this went to Qatar, much to the displeasure of the USA who were the clear favourites. Qatar has just over 1 million people, is a Muslim state with strict drinking laws and can reach up to 50 degrees in the summer time.
Russia and Qatar hosting the World Cups... as you can expect this has causes quite a stir in the footballing world!
Now, some people have been quite sensible. The head of the FA has revoked his bid to be the permanent chief, saying he could not work with FIFA. Others have called for an investigation into alleged corruption in the ExCo of FIFA, or for a change in the system.
However, a few characters have tried to get involved but have not quite understood the purpose of it all. Rio Ferdinand and Jack Wilshere, two of England's senior players, have a lot of influence on young people. So to state their protest against this abomination, they have decided to stop following Sepp Blatter on twitter. STICK IT TO THE MAN GUYS!!!
Also, Boris Johnson, the mayor of London, has stepped in to try and punish these guys. Having previously offered them free rooms for the 2012 Olympics, he has now revoked them. I can't help but feel these 22 multi-millionaires won't be all the affected by losing some free rooms? Although my concern is, isn't this also a form of bribery??
Finally, as sad as the event is... I can't help but feel the times went too far with their headline "End of the world for England".
Let me know what you guys think about this!
Peace and Love
Garreth
Just in case you're one of the 7 people in England who hasn't heard this story I'll briefly explain. England placed a bid to host the 2018 world cup, and was deemed to have the best technical bid, be ready to host the world cup tomorrow, and have the best commercial bid as well. We spent over £15m on it, during a time of massive cutbacks in the country, and we achieved... well... 2 out of 22 votes, one of which was from the English delegate. The actual bid went to Russia.
Also, the 2022 World Cup bid was announced, and this went to Qatar, much to the displeasure of the USA who were the clear favourites. Qatar has just over 1 million people, is a Muslim state with strict drinking laws and can reach up to 50 degrees in the summer time.
Russia and Qatar hosting the World Cups... as you can expect this has causes quite a stir in the footballing world!
Now, some people have been quite sensible. The head of the FA has revoked his bid to be the permanent chief, saying he could not work with FIFA. Others have called for an investigation into alleged corruption in the ExCo of FIFA, or for a change in the system.
However, a few characters have tried to get involved but have not quite understood the purpose of it all. Rio Ferdinand and Jack Wilshere, two of England's senior players, have a lot of influence on young people. So to state their protest against this abomination, they have decided to stop following Sepp Blatter on twitter. STICK IT TO THE MAN GUYS!!!
Also, Boris Johnson, the mayor of London, has stepped in to try and punish these guys. Having previously offered them free rooms for the 2012 Olympics, he has now revoked them. I can't help but feel these 22 multi-millionaires won't be all the affected by losing some free rooms? Although my concern is, isn't this also a form of bribery??
Finally, as sad as the event is... I can't help but feel the times went too far with their headline "End of the world for England".
Let me know what you guys think about this!
Peace and Love
Garreth
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Baby Bieber Banned By Mum!
This week there have been many news stories that I could have picked for News of the Week, not least the Wikileaks or England's failure to secure the 2018 World Cup Bid, but I wanted to stick with the theme of family, and I saw this little gem of a news story from Bt Yahoo News.
"Justin Bieber 's mum has cancelled his mobile phone contract after a row. “We got in an argument over something stupid,” he said. “She was like 'Give me your phone' and then she cancelled it.”"
Just place yourself in his shoes for one minute (not literally, he's like 13, he probably has size 3 feet) and imagine you a multi-millionaire, known around the world, have girls screaming your name... but because of your age you have to rely on mummy to purchase your mobile phone contract, knowing she can cancel it at any minute!
I think this is a lesson to us all, no matter how rich and famous you are, your mother will always know best and have the last say!
Peace and Love
Garreth
P.s In a close second was this story, it brings a tear to my eye every time I read it:
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/22/20101203/tsc-life-us-snowman-1df2b7e.html
"Justin Bieber 's mum has cancelled his mobile phone contract after a row. “We got in an argument over something stupid,” he said. “She was like 'Give me your phone' and then she cancelled it.”"
Just place yourself in his shoes for one minute (not literally, he's like 13, he probably has size 3 feet) and imagine you a multi-millionaire, known around the world, have girls screaming your name... but because of your age you have to rely on mummy to purchase your mobile phone contract, knowing she can cancel it at any minute!
I think this is a lesson to us all, no matter how rich and famous you are, your mother will always know best and have the last say!
Peace and Love
Garreth
P.s In a close second was this story, it brings a tear to my eye every time I read it:
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/22/20101203/tsc-life-us-snowman-1df2b7e.html
Friday, December 3, 2010
Marmite Song of the Week - Week 2.
So last week more than 80% of you voted to say that you love the Marmite song of the week! This week, sticking with the theme of family, our song of the week is by a man named Stephen Lynch. Enjoy!
Don't forget to vote if you liked this, and also read the rest of my blog entries, follow me and recommend all your friends!
Peace and Love
Garreth
Don't forget to vote if you liked this, and also read the rest of my blog entries, follow me and recommend all your friends!
Peace and Love
Garreth
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