Random Thoughts

-I do think that Damien Hirst is absolutely brilliant:





"This diamond encrusted skull is the latest work of English artist Damien Hirst. It is called ‘For the love of god’, consists of platinum and 8,601 flawless pavé diamonds weighing a total of 1,106.18 carats. The price is 50 million pounds and it’s already reserved. The skull is part of the Hirst exhibition ‘Beyond Belief’ at White Cube gallery, London, 3 June - 7 July 2007."



-Currently I'm listening to news coverage about the Tibetan protests in London (trying to distinguish the Olympic torch in protest of China). 15 arrests so far. In related news, there were two people in the hotel two nights ago who had actually met the Dalai Lama.


6 April 2008, 50 mins ago:

DHARAMSALA: Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama on Sunday said that protests in Tibet contradict the Chinese "propaganda" about people there enjoying a prosperous and contended life and made it clear that the issue "can no longer be neglected".

"The Chinese authorities have been making false allegations against myself and the Central Tibetan Administration for instigating and orchestrating the recent events in Tibet. These allegations are totally untrue," he said in a statement.

"The recent protests all over Tibet have not only contradicted but also shattered China's propaganda that except for a few 'reactionaries', the majority of Tibetans enjoy a prosperous and contented life," the spiritual leader said.

The protests have made it clear that Tibetans in the three provinces of Tibet, U-tsang, Kham and Amdo, harbour the same aspirations and hopes, he said in a statement.

"These protests have also conveyed to the world that the Tibet issue can no longer be neglected," he said.

Demanding a probe into the unrest in Tibet by an "independent and respected international body", he said "I am sure this independent body will uncover the truth. If the Peoples Republic of China has any basis and proof of evidence to back their allegations, they need to disclose these to the world. Just making allegations is not enough."

The Dalai Lama also talked about the "mutually beneficial Middle-Way Approach" to find a solution for the future of Tibet.


(that was from The Times of India)
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the story about the torch incident is on skynews right now but hard to find news articles online for some reason. maybe it's not up yet?? this is what i've found:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7332942.stm

eh, give it a few hours. maybe this channel is just doing breaking news and there's nothing written up yet.
ahh, skynews/yahoonews:

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/skynews/20080406/tuk-loud-protests-at-olympic-torch-parad-45dbed5.html
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/skynews/20080406/tuk-olympic-torch-relay-runs-into-protes-45dbed5.html

there we go.


i feel sicky, but chris got me some tea with lots of lemons in it. i can't decide what to eat off this menu. Pat isn't here today to make me whatever my little heart desires hahaha. Xhavid is telling me about his working schemes and ways of good business.


On facebook you can play scrabble with other people every time you log in you can check if it is your turn or if you're both online at the same time you can keep going back and forth. This is so amazing!!


I'm not ready to leave Ireland.
So not ready.

Dad, I forgot to ask, is there any way we can plan it so that on the way back to the airport or whatnot we can stop through Ballyvaughan? There's way too many people I need to say goodbye to right before I leave.

Also did you see my note about rates at the hotel? is that alright with you two?