How did North Korea take its 7-0 loss? NK TV cut the feed before the end
North Korea’s government is infamous for not only creating a culture that claims Korean supremacy but also for limiting the information available to the population, even to the extent that many radios do not have antennas but are basically hard-wired speakers.
So, how does the government of supermen deal with a 7-0 loss to Portugal at the World Cup. According to Current TV, not very well:
Instead of uplifting propaganda, they saw their team on the receiving end of a humiliating 7-0 thrashing – the worst result of this year’s tournament so far and enough to stop them advancing to the next round.
As the game drew to an end, coverage of Monday’s match was quickly halted. A Korean Central Broadcasting commentator curtly informed viewers, “The Portuguese won the game and now have four points. We are ending our live broadcast now.”
22 Jun 2010
Promotional video showing off new Routemaster design
It’s a nice touch having windows down the side of the stairwells. Details here (Via Ian Visits )
There doesn’t seem to be much left that’s Routemasterish about it.
Where’s the distinctive front cab, or the open platform (now a door)?
Why no single entrance, or single staircase?
It’s just a standard double decker plus an extra door, extra staircase, and an extra member of staff.
17 May 2010
Daily Show takes on the UK General Election. We're doing it wrong.
The Daily Show, shown weekday evenings on More 4 at 8:30pm, has a fabulous feature on the first leaders debate.
Whoops. No longer embeddable.
Here’s Channel 4’s On Demand link (It’s right at the beginning, don’t worry.)
26 Apr 2010
Billy Bragg takes on local BNP leader Richard Barnbrook in Barking [Video]
Billy Bragg spent last Saturday delivering newspapers for Hope Not Hate in Barking, his hometown. Hope Not Hate was formed as an ‘antidote’ to the growing support of the BNP in the area.
Serendipitously, Bragg ran into Greater London Councillor Richard Barnbrook who was campaigning for the BNP. What fun.
19 Apr 2010
Video of the new iPhone is 'probably real' [Video]
Gizmodo bought what looked like an iPhone 4 prototype over the weekend from someone who said that they found it on the floor of a dance club. Many assumed what was purchased was a well-done knockoff.
Now, John Gruber of Daring Fireball says that, in his opinion, it’s real. For reliability in things Apple, Snipe will go with Gruber.
Some features:
Camera on both sides (for video chatting)
Camera flash
Ceramic backing, rather than metal, which allows the mobile signal to better to fry your brains.
19 Apr 2010
Two fans of 'DC' with their music video, the Cameron Girls
According to the Cameron Girls website, half of the duo, Saskia, didn’t want to be a pop star. Luckily, her dream will probably come true.
18 Apr 2010
ITV runs webchat live, Cameron called 'See You Next Tuesday' by viewer (w/ video)
Click here to view it in your browser. (Clicking the picture below will not do anything – it’s just a photo.)
So sorry – this video does not have audio.
Here is what he is saying.
‘Presenter: All right, thank you very much indeed, Tom.
And you at home can get involved with our big conversation about the debate online, go to www.ITV.com/electiondebate for a live webchat.’
16 Apr 2010
14 Apr 2010
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