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Riot Unreported…
After the worst night of rioting in living memory, London this morning wakes up to the remains of cars, home and businesses destroyed by mindless thugs. For me, it was a waste of time going to work. Not because my business was damaged but because the customers simply kept away. People were scared for their safety and only ventured out for distress purchases and things that they can’t live without.
The most striking thing was all the peoples stories that have been told to me today. Most acts of violence don’t get reported and those who commit crimes either get caught or not, however if a major supermarket had 50 people break into it and steal all the electrical goods, that would be very big news. However, that is something that did happen last night and it went un-reported. Major shopping areas like East Ham, Barking, Romford and Ilford had riots in their towns but the press failed to mention it. A retail park security guard was beaten up and slashed with a knife because these idiots felt that he would have the keys to all the shops. He’s alive but in hospital recovering from his injuries. None of these and many more stories have gone unreported in the press and in some cases, unsupported by the police who were clearly dealing with even bigger issues.
However, this changed a little today. A few thugs tried to cause trouble and when I called the police, I had a Terminator 2 moment. When asked, how many people arrived, I said, ” All of the I think” Very impressed with the response and I’m told by some of the officers that things will be different tonight. Lets hope so. I certainly love seeing those pictures of people cleaning up the city together.
However, it would appear that it’s another night of terror in the UK and Manchester appears to be having its turn tonight. All my business can do now is close early and board up the windows and just get through tonights events.
Moli
London Riots…
The London riots are shocking and up to today, something I watched on TV and updated on Twitter or Facebook. However, all that changed today when I had to evacuate my business due to the threat of attack. The threat was real and actually happend to a business across the retail park, causing thousands of pounds of damage and stealing thousands of pounds of stock with knifes and baseball bats.
I managed to evacuate before it happened to me and my team are out safe and sound. I know that the riot police are out trying to deal with it but their is a clear lack of direct action being taken. I’m watching the 24 hour news channel and it would appear that London is falling to the scum of society and nobody is taking charge in prevent it.
As Tottenham, Enfield, Hackney, Peckham, Beckton, Ilford, Barking, Croydon are appearing on the news with burning cars, hoodies with rocks and masks across their face, I’m starting to wonder where will it go next and when will it end?
I sent a message to Number 10 on Twitter moments ago asking for action to be taken. I firmly believe that the Army need to take control. I’m not sure its too much to shoot looters and the scum of the earth destroying London right now. The kids that have been hanging around the streets being anti-social for the past 10 years or so are now clearly out in the open and now need to be taken out of our society. If animals attack like this we would do the same. These are not people but animals and should be dealt with in the same way.
The right to protest is just that. A right. But what we see here tonight is trouble making animals that want anarchy and a free TV.
Come on Prime Minister.
Get your arse back from holiday and take charge.
Moli
Doctor Who – Series 6 Promo
Doctor Who – Series 6 Pt2 Promo, originally uploaded by MOLIBLOG.
Part 2 promo picture…
I really like the coat. Long coats are cool…
M
PS: This is my 100th Moliblog post…
Much Ado about David…
Anyone who knows me well enough knows that I’m fairly interested in Doctor Who. So, it’s safe to say that when it was announced that David Tennant and Catherine Tate were performing in ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ I was fairly excited and could hardly wait to book my tickets and for the night to come. Well, last night was that night and I wasn’t disappointed. The setting was the 1980’s but the language was traditional 1600’s and the story timeless.
The casts of known and unknown actors were amazing having performed every night for the past two months and appearing fresh and energetic as if this was there first night. However, it was David and Catherine who stole the show as you might expect. Their performances were effortless, natural and extremely funny. However, I was pleasantly shocked at how good Tate can act and her performance during the wedding scene was extremely touching. The direction and set design was simple and served its purpose to tell the tale without being distracting and apart from being the hottest theatre in the universe the 2 hours 45 minute run time passed by with pleasure.
The evening ended with a cherry on top, as Fleur and I got to get our programme signed by David and Catherine along with most of the audience.
It was a fight but Fleur battled her way through the tourists and Nerds to come out with the goods. In the end, all that was left at the stage door was a crazy nerd talking to himself and It was time to go for a well earned drink and time to reflect on a perfect night at the theatre. If you can get tickets, then don’t hesitate to go.
M
Amy Winehouse Dead…
It’s such a sad, sad waste of life and talent when so many artists die young. At the age of 27 I’m certain she had much more to give the world with her unique sound.
Back to Black is one of those amazing albums that when I first listened to it I was hooked and listened to every track over and over again. Like Brian Jones, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and Jim Morrison, Kurt Cobain and Robert Johnson, all of which died at the same age, Amy Winehouse will be dearly missed but her sound and troubled life will be remembered forever.
Abercrombie & Fat…
I love to wear great clothes and I’m willing to pay over the odds for something really nice. I think this is mostly because during my working day I have to wear a terrible uniform that has no style and was tailored by a shortsighted man with an out of date tape measure. The fashion and identity that go with the uniform are for the benefit of corporate character and any choices about what I wear are taken out of my hands and for the most part I think I look terrible.
However, I’m not much better at finding clothes for myself. Frankly, I hate buying clothes. I can never decide what I like and I often take other people along for advice and support. I’ve got a good visual eye for most things and I can tell what’s a load of crap and what looks good, but it’s always good to get a second opinion. Like most people I’ve had my fair share of dodgy fashion faux pas, but my pain is not knowing what to wear it’s the process of actually buying it.
I’ve found that some stores have very helpful people who can direct you and have a hunt around for what you want. I’ve found brands that I like and keep gravitating to because of the style and a quality that just lasts and lasts. However my experience today is a common experience I’ve found and I’m sure you have too. The experience of clothing sizes, and I don’t mean should we have a size zero or why aren’t there more plus size models in fashion.
When I buy a shirt I pick the collar size that I’ve been measured for and it fits perfectly. However, there are other ways I can buy a shirt. S,M,L,XL,XXL and so on but unlike a shirt, which measures the collar size, these can come up very different. Some a little tighter than others but today was a joke. I decided against advice to visit Abercrombie & Fitch in London. The place was so dark I needed to use a torch to find my way around. Upon entering the doorway a half naked man with half a brain was standing there looking cold and surrounded by children looking in wonder at his hairless body and empty personality. Having gotten past sparrow chest you move around the store with hands stretched out to avoid hitting a wall you. Your eyes start to adjust and then your ears are treated to music so loud that when you ask for help from another set of pretty children who act as sales assistants, the most common response is, ‘Er?’ or ‘ What?’ The quality of service is purely decided on how little help they can offer and how much pouting can be achieved per hour.
I know that I’m a big guy but if I pick up a shirt that’s XXL, it will fit either well or be a little tight.
However, this shirt was so small, I had to check that I hadn’t picked up a medium or accidently picked up some clothing for an action man doll. The only time I noticed anyone with a tape measure was when a manager was checking that a picture frame was the right distance from the shelve. I mean, for fuck sake, can’t they actually use this when making the clothes instead? I guess not as I’m sure the other children in this process can’t actually read anyway while in their sweat shop factory and being beaten with a stick for 7p an hour is fairly distracting.
I know that I’m not their ideal customer, being old, ugly and fat but I’m not that big that XXL is beyond fitting me anywhere else. I don’t mind if they don’t want fat people buying their clothing. Just don’t make them in that size and I can’t buy them. What I hate is going through the whole buying process of making my choice, waiting in line for the changing room and then finding its all for nothing.
M
Torchwood: Miracle Day
Torchwood: Miracle Day, originally uploaded by MOLIBLOG.
The BBC have issued the official synopsis for Torchwood: Miracle Episode One The New World, it airs July 14th in the UK (8th in the US and 9th in Canada and Australia). Read the details below:
One day, nobody dies. All across the world, nobody dies. And then the next day, and the next, and the next, people keep ageing – they get hurt and sick, but they never die. The result: a population boom, overnight.
With all the extra people, resources are finite. It’s said that in four month’s time, the human race will cease to be viable. But this can’t be a natural event – someone’s got to be behind it. It’s a race against time as CIA agent Rex Matheson investigates a global conspiracy. The answers lie within an old, secret British institute. As Rex keeps asking: “What is Torchwood?”, he’s drawn into a world of adventure, and a threat to change what it means to be human … for ever.
In the launch episode of Torchwood: Miracle Day, Agent Rex Matheson is impaled in a car crash and miraculously survives, while his analyst, Esther Drummond, sets out to discover what Torchwood is. Far away, in Wales, Gwen Cooper lives in hiding with her husband Rhys and daughter Anwen – she’s the last surviving Torchwood member and is determined to stay hidden. In Kentucky, convicted murderer Oswald Danes survives his own execution. And when Esther meets the mysterious Captain Jack Harkness, assassins are activated to kill them all…
9PM, July 14 on BBC One
Toffee Balls Please…
I like doing things that I’ve never done before. It doesn’t happen too offen but I finally got to watch a tennis match at Wimbledon…
Apart from the rain, high ticket prices and money grabbing retail outlets it was a fantastic experience where the the great unwashed can rub shoulders with the toffee nosed middle classes while watching truly world class tennis… I’d do it again.
Just another day off…
It’s been a strange day today.
Not a nasty day but full of odd events.
I had to go to Barts today to get a 24 hour heart trace fitted. After doing that, I decided to put the little black box to the test by going for a long walk around town. As I turned one corner, the Queen and Prince Philip drove passed like they were on the way to Tesco.
Then the Millenium Bridge gave me a great view of the construction of The Shard which is I think is going to be the UK’s biggest building…
Then I just got a nice thank you message from the US Coast Guard for posting this image of the Barque EAGLE not to mention some thanks from the families of the people on board the US training ship.
Photography has rewards beyond money. Hope you like the picture too.
Also, a French Warship passed a little earlier…
All in all, an odd mix of events.
Love days off!!!
M