01 March 2004

What if real life were like the Internet? [del.icio.us/] Broadband recommended. There are ads, but I think it's worth it. 9:40:28 PM    comment()

Arab reality show jilted by runaway bride. Media: Programme in which women compete to win arranged marriage ends with contestant refusing to marry to man selected by producers. [Guardian Unlimited] Well, that's reality for you. 5:14:49 PM    comment()

That went well Update: Sorry but I've just removed the content of this post. The timing is not right yet. 3:29:07 PM    comment()

I.N.T.E.R.V.I.E.W If I can remember how to do up my tie, I have an interview this morning. Wish me luck. Also, I owe some e-mails. I'll get on to these very shortly. Thanks. 7:49:09 AM    comment()

Domestic violence rates 'high'. As many as one in three women who turn up in A&E have a history of suffering from domestic violence. [BBC News | UK | UK Edition] This is bad. Incidentally, does anyone have the corresponding figures for men, or did the researchers just not bother to ask? Update: An estimate. The 2001/02 British Crime Survey (BCS) found 19% of domestic violence incidents were reported to be male victims with just under half of these being committed by a female abuser. The statistics are not directly comparable, but they are interesting none the less. 1:06:37 AM    comment()

Phonography [del.icio.us/] 12:36:01 AM    comment()

Thai bars face midnight curfews. Thailand's entertainment industry prepares for a blow as a law comes into effect enforcing midnight closing on bars and clubs. [BBC News | World | UK Edition] Thailand's entertainment industry prepares for a blow? 12:33:45 AM    comment()