When do I play the big stage daddy?
Monday, 20 December 2010
Sunday, 19 December 2010
Sweeping up
Sweeping up has turned me into a walking glitter dispenser. The joys of making cards with toddlers will remain in the room for months!
Anyhoo stage one of our festive tour. London tomorrow as snow called of all transit today, then Cardiff for Ossian's birthday then Christmas then to Scotland to repeat the procedure. Then Hogmonay then home then essay. Over 1500 miles to go in the snow.
Anyhoo stage one of our festive tour. London tomorrow as snow called of all transit today, then Cardiff for Ossian's birthday then Christmas then to Scotland to repeat the procedure. Then Hogmonay then home then essay. Over 1500 miles to go in the snow.
Thursday, 16 December 2010
Monday, 13 December 2010
Essay writing for LB114 or procrastinating and moaning about it here instead
Sunday, 12 December 2010
Douglas Adams 'Is there An Artificial God'
http://www.biota.org/people/douglasadams/
The biggest loss to the Atheist and Ecology movement was the death of my favourite Sci-fi comedy writer Douglas Adams. What a unique and truly original voice. Why should free thinking rational thinkers not attack the absurdity of religious power in the modern world. Surely humanism and rationality should lead our race and our fellow lifeforms to a progressive and long future both on this planet and offworld.
The biggest loss to the Atheist and Ecology movement was the death of my favourite Sci-fi comedy writer Douglas Adams. What a unique and truly original voice. Why should free thinking rational thinkers not attack the absurdity of religious power in the modern world. Surely humanism and rationality should lead our race and our fellow lifeforms to a progressive and long future both on this planet and offworld.
Friday, 10 December 2010
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Thursday, 9 December 2010
Wednesday, 8 December 2010
Tuesday, 7 December 2010
Forget wikipedia
http://www.smugopedia.com/
Still not academically useful but very amusing and much less likely to get you assassinated to come up with this rather than wikileaks.
Still not academically useful but very amusing and much less likely to get you assassinated to come up with this rather than wikileaks.
Ziggy Marley and The Chieftains.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnJgIq48C9k
Beautiful meeting of musical cultures to play a truly relevant protest song for today.
Beautiful meeting of musical cultures to play a truly relevant protest song for today.
1st edition of Aural Pleasure in the Morning. For BURST radio Done and Dusted
Great fun some great music ad gags and plenty of mistakes. Ach well it's a learning curve. I love being able to play avant garde music at 10.30am.
Well done Will and Venn.
Podcast to come.
Well done Will and Venn.
Podcast to come.
Monday, 6 December 2010
The best band from Scotland in the Naughties RIP UNCLE JOHN AND WHITELOCK
Satanic art blues. Grungy dark driving melody. Such a shame that they only wanted to do what they did.
For those who saw them live...All you can say it was unforgettable.
http://boomkat.com/cds/22321-uncle-john-and-whitelock-there-is-nothing-else#
For those who saw them live...All you can say it was unforgettable.
http://boomkat.com/cds/22321-uncle-john-and-whitelock-there-is-nothing-else#
Sunday, 5 December 2010
Salt and Toddlers
I believe in a balanced diet, as a vegetarian I have to really think about how best to balance that diet. For my son who is just about two, getting him to eat anything is very tricky at the moment. Considering not that long ago he was chomping on all sorts of things, even spicey morsels. That is the way of the toddler though, their wee tongues are developing taste senses anew. I still keep trying out foods on him and make sure he at least tries things. I wonder what happens when he gets no more 'mama milk' mmmm, we will see.
I don't object to him being given two crisps at a party, but I certainly would never give him a packet. It seems to be an accepted snack for toddlers. A packet of crisp? Fried tatties in salt???
I don't object to him being given two crisps at a party, but I certainly would never give him a packet. It seems to be an accepted snack for toddlers. A packet of crisp? Fried tatties in salt???
RECOMMENDED DAILY SALT LEVELS
- Age 1-3 : 2g
- Age 4-6 : 3g
- Age 7-10 : 5g
- Age 11+ : 6g
( http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-11911405)
A bag of crisp is not a suitable snack for a toddler. Fact!
As a foodie and an ex chef I am often astonished at the amount of salt people consume. FFS chefs taste some of the food you serve to kids, THEY DON'T NEED SALT. For adults they can make the choice for themselves by adding salt on their food themselves. I am tired of paying top dollar for over salted food in restaurants.
A bag of crisp is not a suitable snack for a toddler. Fact!
As a foodie and an ex chef I am often astonished at the amount of salt people consume. FFS chefs taste some of the food you serve to kids, THEY DON'T NEED SALT. For adults they can make the choice for themselves by adding salt on their food themselves. I am tired of paying top dollar for over salted food in restaurants.
Saturday, 4 December 2010
Mark Lamarr is to quit radio 2
What a shame. It seems that BBC 2 are doing what a repeat of the what they did with Peel. Pushing a great DJ to an evermore demeaning marginal timeslot. peel put up with it but enough seems to be enough for Mark. Who for years has played some of the best music from his own record collection. Very sad.
Here is what he wrote
Apologies for the impersonal nature of this email but I'm sending this to you as you've shown some interest in my Radio 2 shows over the last years. In short, I'll be leaving Radio 2 at Christmas, presumably for good. It's become obvious over the last year the station has become much less interested in non mainstream music, and my position there has been extremely uncomfortable.
It's a sign of the times I suppose. I'm stupidly proud of the shows I've done there for 12 years and I know I always did the right thing. I'm equally sure I'm doing the right thing now. Not looking for sympathy, or another job, or even a reply. Just letting you know.
Mark Lamarr
Even more reasons why BBC 6 music had to be saved. Give Mark a show there at a sensible time
Here is what he wrote
Apologies for the impersonal nature of this email but I'm sending this to you as you've shown some interest in my Radio 2 shows over the last years. In short, I'll be leaving Radio 2 at Christmas, presumably for good. It's become obvious over the last year the station has become much less interested in non mainstream music, and my position there has been extremely uncomfortable.
It's a sign of the times I suppose. I'm stupidly proud of the shows I've done there for 12 years and I know I always did the right thing. I'm equally sure I'm doing the right thing now. Not looking for sympathy, or another job, or even a reply. Just letting you know.
Mark Lamarr
Even more reasons why BBC 6 music had to be saved. Give Mark a show there at a sensible time
Friday, 3 December 2010
Band name of the day SATANICPORNOCULTSHOP
Nutters from Osaka mixing,stealin,samplin and generally making a beautiful political electro-pop noise.
http://www.myspace.com/satanicpornocultshop
http://www.myspace.com/satanicpornocultshop
Thursday, 2 December 2010
Politics
I' still trying to get to grips with the new Tax raising plans for the Scottish parliament unveiled by the condem coalition. From 1st reading it seems a cop out. I wonder how the Lib-dems will fair next year. Anyhoo I've just started to read the plans so more on them later.
I listened to Prime Ministers questions. it was a disaster for Ed Milliband. He really needs to step up to the plate and soon. No mention of the rat Fred Goodwin being let of scot (sic) free by the FSA, who are ending their investigation, into how he managed to shaft the RBS, by making such crazy manoeuvres like taking over ABN Amro on the eve of the credit crunch.
Also no mention of the US cable about Mervyn King and the Bank of England. Cameron even used his stock answers relating to this even though Ed failed to thrust his rapier on this point.
Re-organising the labour party is a worthy task, but as the leader of the opposition; effective opposition should be his main priority..
I listened to Prime Ministers questions. it was a disaster for Ed Milliband. He really needs to step up to the plate and soon. No mention of the rat Fred Goodwin being let of scot (sic) free by the FSA, who are ending their investigation, into how he managed to shaft the RBS, by making such crazy manoeuvres like taking over ABN Amro on the eve of the credit crunch.
Also no mention of the US cable about Mervyn King and the Bank of England. Cameron even used his stock answers relating to this even though Ed failed to thrust his rapier on this point.
Re-organising the labour party is a worthy task, but as the leader of the opposition; effective opposition should be his main priority..
More history of football links. Research.
http://www.talkfootball.co.uk/guides/history_of_football.html
http://www.lonympics.co.uk/scottishfootball.htm
http://scottish-football-historical-archive.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_Act_1424
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_in_Scotland#Origins
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1871%E2%80%9372_in_Scottish_football
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scottish_Cup
http://www.footballnetwork.org/dev/historyoffootball/history1.asp
http://www.lonympics.co.uk/scottishfootball.htm
http://scottish-football-historical-archive.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_Act_1424
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_in_Scotland#Origins
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1871%E2%80%9372_in_Scottish_football
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scottish_Cup
http://www.footballnetwork.org/dev/historyoffootball/history1.asp
Wednesday, 1 December 2010
Tuesday, 30 November 2010
Week 9 homework
Lb127 Homework Week 9 Euan McAleece 30/11/10.
Summary of Series
Child In Our Time
‘Child In Our Time’ is an ongoing BBC production in conjunction with the Open University presented by Professor Robert Winston. It follows the lives of 25 children from their birth at the millennium until they are 25 years old. It examines in a coherent and scientific manner the ways that environment and genetics shape their personalities, as they progress through infancy to become young adults.
Summary of Programme
Child In Our Time (Special) The Big Personality Quiz
In this special edition the programme makes use of a scientific personality test. This is given to the children from the group, their families and the viewing public. The public interaction makes this the largest ever scientific study into personality. The test examines the five core traits of personality; openness, conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness and neuroticism. Through group experiments in the studio with the families, examining the wider results and exploring the differences of the children in relation to their results, Professor Winston asks the question: do our personalities mould our lives or does our life mould our personality?
Programme description for Informed Consent
The issue of ‘Informed Consent’ will have been at the very core of the relationship between the producers and the parents of the children who are the focus of the series.
The parents would have to agree on behalf of their children that aspects of their whole childhood would be studied in an in-depth scientific manner. As well as the scientific research, every year the family would be involved in filming for broadcast. The producers would have to make the parents aware of all their plans for the production. Their contribution will be very significant to the series, so a lot of detail would have to be given. Each child featured in the programme would have a tailor made informed consent, taking into consideration anything that could have an adverse effect on their private lives.
· What would be the research?
· In what way will their private lives be portrayed in the series?
· What will be the nature of their involvement?
· What are the aims of the series?
· In what context will any film of their family be used?
· How could their contribution to the series have any potential negative result on the children, and how can this be avoided?
· What are the moral rights of the contributors in relation to the Ofcom guidance on fairness?
In relation to this specific programme; all of the parents would have already given full agreement for their children and themselves being part of the production. They would have already signed a legal agreement with the production company, after they had gone through a stringent process of informed consent and where therefore able to make an informed decision. An interesting consideration is will the informed consent need to be reassessed when the children reach the age of adult responsibility?
Briefs on two of the contributors
To highlight the personality trait ‘extroversion’, the two children with the largest contrast in scores in the relevant section of the personality test, have their lives investigated in more detail. This takes the form of interviewing them and their family now, and looking back at relevant archive material from the series.
James scored the highest out of the group of children for the trait extroversion. He was born into a poor working class family in a deprived council estate in London. He makes friends very easily but also seems to lose them just as easily. He likes to take control of situations and is most definitely a thrill seeker. He is a very talkative boy and holds his own in social situations. His mother Carol also scored very highly in the extroversion section of the test. Studies have shown that genetics is 40% of the reason behind an individual’s extroverted personality. His environment has also played an important role in fostering this trait. His household is a very loud and social place and being an extrovert helps James assert himself in his surroundings. Interestingly it has been shown that those who suffer trauma in childhood tend to exhibit extrovert tendencies. James was kidnapped at an early age by a violent ex partner of Carol’s.
In contrast to James we have Helena; she scored the lowest and would be considered an introvert. Her upbringing is very different. She comes from an affluent middle class background. Helena was the only surviving Triplet and was born so premature the doctors suggested she had very little chance of survival. She had to spend 17 weeks in intensive care and when she got home she had to be protected from infection and thus could not go outside or socialise with other infants. This had a marked affect on her early development. She could not crawl until 18 months and did not utter her first word until two years. However her parents provided her with lots of stimulation and love during this period. When she was able to leave this form of necessary isolation she quickly caught up in development and became very intellectually advanced. At school she was very confident and had no problem making friends. Unlike James however she only needed a few close friends and developed a very deep friendship with them. She is now a very confident girl who is equally happy reading a book on her own as going out to play.
For both children there are advantages from being either an extrovert or an introvert and it appears that scientific theories about ‘Nurture Vs Nature’ apply to both of them. This example illustrates the idea that environment as well as genetic predetermination plays an important role in determining personality.
Reflection
An interesting documentary and an interesting idea reminiscent of the Up series of films made in the 1960’s which I have seen before. A criticism I have is they possibly overplay the science, however I can understand the balancing act needed to broadcast an entertaining show that involves science for a mainstream peak broadcast BBC 1 family audience. No mean feat to pull off I reckon. On the whole I think the premise of the series is fantastic, and in the programme I watched the interactivity with the audience really promoted the show to a new level.
Monday, 29 November 2010
Myers to conduct a review of Radio 1,1extra, 2 and 6 music
Former GMG Radio Chief Executive John Myers is to spend 3 months conducting a review of BBC Radios 1, 2 1Xtra and 6 Music before taking up his new job at the Radio Academy.
He'll recommend ways of delivering programmes on the popular networks in a more cost-effective way to save licence fee payers' money.
The corporation confirmed Myers being taken on in a consultancy role to The Telegraph. "As part of the ongoing drive to ensure value for money, we have asked John Myers to help us in reviewing the efficiency of our radio operations," a spokesman told the paper.
The cost of running BBC radio has long been an issue for commercial radio and they have been putting pressure on the BBC Trust for an independent review. The Telegraph reports a source close to the situation said that the BBC wanted to hire "someone primarily with commercial radio experience" but needed to "ensure that person was not a BBC-hater".
Andrew Harrison, CEO of the Radio Centre said: "Although this falls short of a formal benchmarking exercise, we would still expect John Myers, who is greatly respected across all of the industry, to identify both areas of best practice and possible savings."
John has spent over 30 years in radio having launched a number of successful brands including Real, Smooth and Rock Radio. He was formerly the CEO of Radio Investments which housed 26 local radio stations and he sat on the main board of GMG Plc. He is a past chairman of the Radio Academy and in 2007 he was awarded a fellowship for his contribution to radio. He retired 18 months ago to travel the world but only this week he accepted the role as CEO of The Radio Academy. Today's news explains why he doesn't start that job until April 2011.
In January 2009, John was asked by the DCMS to conduct what became known as the 'Myers review' later published in April 2009. He proposed a number of recommendations that were later rolled up into the Digital Economy Bill.
He'll recommend ways of delivering programmes on the popular networks in a more cost-effective way to save licence fee payers' money.
The corporation confirmed Myers being taken on in a consultancy role to The Telegraph. "As part of the ongoing drive to ensure value for money, we have asked John Myers to help us in reviewing the efficiency of our radio operations," a spokesman told the paper.
The cost of running BBC radio has long been an issue for commercial radio and they have been putting pressure on the BBC Trust for an independent review. The Telegraph reports a source close to the situation said that the BBC wanted to hire "someone primarily with commercial radio experience" but needed to "ensure that person was not a BBC-hater".
Andrew Harrison, CEO of the Radio Centre said: "Although this falls short of a formal benchmarking exercise, we would still expect John Myers, who is greatly respected across all of the industry, to identify both areas of best practice and possible savings."
John has spent over 30 years in radio having launched a number of successful brands including Real, Smooth and Rock Radio. He was formerly the CEO of Radio Investments which housed 26 local radio stations and he sat on the main board of GMG Plc. He is a past chairman of the Radio Academy and in 2007 he was awarded a fellowship for his contribution to radio. He retired 18 months ago to travel the world but only this week he accepted the role as CEO of The Radio Academy. Today's news explains why he doesn't start that job until April 2011.
In January 2009, John was asked by the DCMS to conduct what became known as the 'Myers review' later published in April 2009. He proposed a number of recommendations that were later rolled up into the Digital Economy Bill.
Neuro Linguistic Pogramming
I'm very interested in NLP and plan to use it as a base for a radio drama.
Today when discussing this with Will in the car this programme came on radio 4, an interesting coincidence.
Its an insight into the story of NLP.
Is NLP science or pseudo-science?
Interesting stuff.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuro-linguistic_programming
mmmm
Disillusionment
Magic
Memory
Hypnosis and suggestibility
Unconscious communication
Anti-science, pseudo science and bad thinking.
It seems that NLP seems to have some very strong pro's but suffers from some Hippydippy hsitory.
Today when discussing this with Will in the car this programme came on radio 4, an interesting coincidence.
Its an insight into the story of NLP.
Is NLP science or pseudo-science?
Interesting stuff.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuro-linguistic_programming
mmmm
Disillusionment
Magic
Memory
Hypnosis and suggestibility
Unconscious communication
Anti-science, pseudo science and bad thinking.
It seems that NLP seems to have some very strong pro's but suffers from some Hippydippy hsitory.
Sunday, 28 November 2010
The Biliion Pound a gram
cc
Billions spent on this. Billions spent on that. What does it all look like? Hopefully The Billion Pound-o-Gram will help.
This image arose out of a frustration with the reporting of billion dollar amounts in the media. That is, they’re reported as self-evident facts, when, in fact, they’re mind-boggling and near incomprehensible without context. But they can start to be understood visually and relatively, IMHO.
This is a cousin of The Billion Dollar Gram
www.informationisbeautiful.net/2009/the-billion-dollar-gram/
www.informationisbeautiful.net/2009/the-billion-dollar-gram/
More visuals here:
www.informationisbeautiful.net
www.informationisbeautiful.net
My book of infographics and data visualisations:
www.harpercollins.com/book/pre-order.aspx?isbn13=97800617...
www.harpercollins.com/book/pre-order.aspx?isbn13=97800617...
Screamadelica Live 20 years anniversary
The most important album of the decade...
Live to celebrate 20 years anniversary
Seems like yesterday
Saturday, 27 November 2010
Ofcom bitty To mention in proposal
The involvement of people under eighteen in programmes
1.28 Due care must be taken over the physical and emotional welfare and the dignity of people under eighteen who take part or are otherwise involved in programmes. This is irrespective of any consent given by the participant or by a parent, guardian or other person over the age of eighteen in loco parentis.
1.29 People under eighteen must not be caused unnecessary distress or anxiety by their involvement in programmes or by the broadcast of those programmes.
http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/broadcasting/broadcast-codes/broadcast-code/protecting-under-18s/
Modern policing. Why is there always violence when the TSG and their pals are at protests!
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2010/nov/26/student-protests-police-under-fire
I have been in similar situations, and I know people who still have injuries from the barbaric practice of using a horse as a weapon. Surely this should not happen in the 21st century.
Mothers, children, pregnant women where in this crowd. Does the Met not learn lessons?
There was clearly no warning of any kind. This contravenes ACPO policing guidelines.
Furthermore the tactic of kettling seems to me counter-intuitive and only adds to frustration which then in turn leads to anger and this into violence.
Further reading
http://www.acpo.police.uk/asp/policies/Data/keeping_the_peace.pdf
http://www.mpa.gov.uk/downloads/committees/mpa/100325-06-appendix01.pdf
I have been in similar situations, and I know people who still have injuries from the barbaric practice of using a horse as a weapon. Surely this should not happen in the 21st century.
Mothers, children, pregnant women where in this crowd. Does the Met not learn lessons?
There was clearly no warning of any kind. This contravenes ACPO policing guidelines.
Furthermore the tactic of kettling seems to me counter-intuitive and only adds to frustration which then in turn leads to anger and this into violence.
Further reading
http://www.acpo.police.uk/asp/policies/Data/keeping_the_peace.pdf
http://www.mpa.gov.uk/downloads/committees/mpa/100325-06-appendix01.pdf
My mate Luke's poem.
They came first for the public sector workers, and I didn't speak up because I wasn't a public sector worker.
Then they came for the benefit dependent, and I didn't speak up because I wasn't benefit dependent.
Then they came for the students, and I didn't speak up because I wasn't a student.
The they came for me and by that time I was quite heavily armed.
Then they came for the benefit dependent, and I didn't speak up because I wasn't benefit dependent.
Then they came for the students, and I didn't speak up because I wasn't a student.
The they came for me and by that time I was quite heavily armed.
Friday, 26 November 2010
Thursday, 25 November 2010
Cameron plagiarises the Bhutanese
http://www.grossnationalhappiness.com/
For a further insight into Bhutan watch the documentary The Other Final.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKxjuIBmP8U&feature=related
http://www.bootan.com/bhutan/articles/theotherfinal.shtml
For a further insight into Bhutan watch the documentary The Other Final.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKxjuIBmP8U&feature=related
http://www.bootan.com/bhutan/articles/theotherfinal.shtml
Royal weddings and Student protest.
I wonder are there too many students doing degree's? Was converting the Polys the best plan?
I believe society benefits from well educated people but it appears that UK PLC does not have the correct skill force. The cracks in neo-liberalism are all to apparent, but it appears there is no really progressive political movements today.
Tuesday, 23 November 2010
Saturday, 20 November 2010
BBC Editorial guidelines. Working with Children and Young people
http://www.bbc.co.uk/guidelines/editorialguidelines/page/guidance-children-full
http://www.bbc.co.uk/guidelines/editorialguidelines/page/guidelines-children-introduction
http://www.bbc.co.uk/guidelines/editorialguidelines/page/guidelines-harm-imitative-behaviour
http://www.bbc.co.uk/guidelines/editorialguidelines/page/guidelines-children-practices-safeguarding/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/guidelines/editorialguidelines/page/guidelines-children-practices/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/guidelines/editorialguidelines/page/guidelines-children-practices-impact/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/guidelines/editorialguidelines/page/guidelines-children-introduction
http://www.bbc.co.uk/guidelines/editorialguidelines/page/guidelines-harm-imitative-behaviour
http://www.bbc.co.uk/guidelines/editorialguidelines/page/guidelines-children-practices-safeguarding/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/guidelines/editorialguidelines/page/guidelines-children-practices/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/guidelines/editorialguidelines/page/guidelines-children-practices-impact/
Friday, 19 November 2010
Thursday, 18 November 2010
New study shows American and Indian scientists are the most fraudulent
A new study shows which nations in the world have the highest rate of retracting scientific papers due to fraud. Which country has the dirtiest scientists? A statistician analyzes the numbers for you.
Over at Nature blogs, biologist and statistician Bob O'Hara looked at the numbers from the study, which looked at numbers of papers retracted in the PubMed database. In the chart above, left-hand columns show why papers were retracted, and the right-hand column is how many papers were published.
O'Hara realized that a more complicated analysis was needed than "bigger numbers means more fraud," since the numbers needed to be normalized for numbers of papers published per country, along with a few other things. He writes:
The US produced the most retracted papers. But ... they also produce more papers than most countries ... So, time to answer the question of statistical significance. The statistical analysis is fairly simple [click here to read the full statistical analysis] ...We can see that the US has a slightly higher estimated rate of retraction due to fraud, which corresponds to about 30% more fraud per paper than average. But China and India have higher rates of retraction due to fraud than the US (and p-value fans will be happy to know that they are both statistically significance, with lots of stars to make you happy). China has about 3 times as many fraud retractions per paper as average, and India 5 times as many.What does this mean for fraud and dishonesty? It may not mean that Indian scientists are more dishonest: it may be that they are no more or less honest than anyone else, just they they are caught more often and made to retract. I'll let others debate that: I have weak opinions, but no more data to back these up.
Maybe what we're seeing is that both America and India have the highest rates of transparency when it comes to scientific fraud. Not only are our dirty researchers more likely to be caught, but they're more likely to be forced to retract their work when that happens.
Send an email to Annalee Newitz, the author of this post, at annalee@io9.com.
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