Seconds episode in my news series. I’ve maneged to do more than one. Woho! And remember people, I might seem mean and angry, but I’m just making fun of stuff in my own way.
So it’s been said that in the beginning of 2008 the Hungarian people are possibly getting the chance to vote for or against the introduction of siesta. For those of you that don’t know what a siesta is (if you don’t I’m afraid I ahve to tell you that you’re seriously lacking general knowledge) it’s a nap (or in Spain when entire town comes to a stand still) during the hoittest hours of the day. This means that many stores close between like noon and 3 pm so that the workers and owners can chill during the hottest hours. That’s
siesta for you in a nutshell (if you’ve ever been to Spain and isn’t used to it, you’re going to find it very annoying). Maybe I should point out that it’s not juyst a Spanish phenomena, it’s just the only place I’ve experienced it (They were not sleeping during the days in Egypt and it’s hot was hell there). The deal is if they’re going to pass a law about introducing siesta into society. What I find weird with this is that siesta is gradually being terminated in other countries (here I know about Spain as an example again) since it’s not good for busniness. Having as siesta means you work on other hours than the rest of the world and that will give you problems. So I’m not sure how Hungry is planning on working this out, but I just think it’s weird, like a step backwards.
(How an asian man seemed to illustrat hungarians well I’m not sure, but he looks all “siesta-ish”
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SPOILER FREE!
The phenomenon that is Harry Potter is now very current. The last book of the series “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows” was released on on July 21st in 93 countries, many of them at the same time (00:01 BST). About 24 hours laters the swedish papers reported that the adult edition (in gereral the same gook, but the mor adult cover so grown people can read a childrens book on the bus without being embarressed) was sold out in the entire country. If you want one you’ll have to wait for three weeks. The amount of books sold is crazy. I mean, 3 million sold in Britain the first 24 hours and 8,3 million sold in the US during the same time. The success must be that it’s not a book just for children or just for adults, it reaches a wider audience and can there for be sold to EVERYONE and make Ms. (it’s Ms. right?) Rowling another buttload of cash. Maybe I should add that it has been reported that 10% of the Birtish population have bought copy in the first 5 days after the release. Damn, I bet rolwing whipes her ass with hundred pound bills.
On July 3rd the first hindu burial ground in the Nordic was inaugurated. A cermony was performed to make the ground holy. Not much have happened yet though. The largest statue of Shivalingum in Europe that’s going to be places there isn’t at it’s spot yet. there won’t be any actually graves around since the tradition says that the ashes is to be spread out in the sea. I hope this works out and that it’s being elft alone from closeminded razists. Regardless of me being an atheist by choice, I think everyone has the right to perform their religion as long as they don’t hurt, force or try to drag unwilling people with them. That I hate the fact that so many religions try to convert people is beside the point. So may all their gods be with them.
Any Nightwish fan here? Well, this very famous Finnish symphonic power metal band (damn that’s a long description) kick their singer Tarja Turunen to teh curb in the end of 2005 due to lack of committment. Apperently the badn and the former singer isn’t event alking to each other anymore. Compeltely understandable, I mena, come on, would you wanna hang out with people that kicked you out of a band that makes buttloads of millions? Anyway, the drama isn’t the news. the news is that their new singer, Aanette Olzon, is Swedish and had never heard about the band until a few month before she auditioned for the band. So, if there are any fans out there, watch out for the new, Swedish witch that’s gonna scream while looking all gothic.
Lastly:
So, it’s summertime and alot of people are on vacation. This can relsuts in new possibilities. Do you work in an office? Are you alone? Are you bored? If you’ve answred yes on all these questions I’ve got some suggestions on what do do:
Walk around naked (this will amuse/shock possible neighbours), in you pyjamas (very comfortable) or change clothes multiple times a day.
Sing along with the radio at the top of your lungs.
Blog about your lonliness (or about the news :wink:)
Clean your e-amil inbox.
Pick your nose, burp and fart whenever you feel like it.
Take the laptop outside if the sun is shining.
Call a friend in the same situation and feel sorry for yourselfs together.
Run as fast as you can between your desk and the printer, clock you time and try to set a new record. Put wastebins and chairs int eh way to create an obstacle course.
If you have flex-time, go home after your assigmnets are done.
See? All of a suddent it seems quite fun to work alone.
Plugs: kirby // Brenda // Thao
Meet SANDRA. 21. March 18th '86. Sundsvall. Sweden. Student. Graphic Design. Easily amused.