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Re: 5 Reasons Why E-Books Aren’t There Yet

Shaun Russell — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 06:47:52 -0000

If anything, you are FAILING to state the obvious - your library scenario is irrelevant because clearly the social worker would take that into consideration.

Re: http://wearethreadbare.tumblr.com/post/5704368996

Shaun Russell — Sat, 21 May 2011 17:19:29 -0000

Well now I have a massive craving for graph paper.

Re: Revealed: the 29 anti-reform MPs who would lose their seats under the AV system

Shaun Russell — Mon, 02 May 2011 11:38:48 -0000

"logical really, if you can't win with the present system change it"
- and equally, in the case of labour and conservatives, if you have duopoly control over the current system (despite national preferences implying otherwise), don't change it.

"Nothing high princilped, nothing exceptionally correct, nothing morally more acceptable."
Just because it aligns with their personal interests does not mean it might not reflect better principles. Otherwise neither the Yes or No vote could be the better principle because the Conservatives are backing No out of self interest!

You admit that FPTP isn't the best. Then you say it's got to be better than changing anything. This makes no sense. If it's not the best, then the right change should improve the system.

Re: http://wearethreadbare.tumblr.com/post/3988191719

Shaun Russell — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 17:44:16 -0000

The Venetian Snares version succeeds in simultaneously being one of the most incredible and inappropriate remixes of all time.

Re: http://wearethreadbare.tumblr.com/post/3923654678

Shaun Russell — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 15:14:45 -0000

His other covers don't seem to attempt much beyond a watered-down straight shot at their respective originals, but this one is surprisingly good... and needless to say, the original Sharon Van Etten track is ohmygodfantastic.

She pops up on the new National, by the way:
http://soundcloud.com/weall...

Re: March 2011: Having Faith / Losing Faith

Shaun Russell — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:18:53 -0000

...not quite sure how to feel about that Japanese wave pool comment with the benefit of hindsight.

Re: Dustin O’Halloran — Lumiere

Shaun Russell — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 05:54:29 -0000

Wow. This is exactly what I need right now.

Re: Articles - Squillaci: My best years are yet to come

Shaun Russell — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 22:59:46 -0000

Such an obvious attempt to wind people up.

Re: Album Review: CocoRosie – Grey Oceans

Shaun Russell — Wed, 12 May 2010 11:25:12 -0000

Very good review mate.

Personally I'm not the biggest fan of this record, but it certainly has it's moments.

Re: Articles - Footprints

Shaun Russell — Mon, 03 May 2010 13:13:22 -0000

"It's funny that we're about to- bizarre series of results notwithstanding- finish third, with a higher points total than last season and yet, looking across the team it's difficult to pinpoint outstanding improvement within the team- apart from the ones I've alluded to above."
I think the outstanding emergence of Song, Vermaelen and Fabregas, plus the lesser but still accountable improvements of Eboue, Diaby, Denilson, Van Persie, Bendtner, Ramsey, Clichy (compared to last year) and the late addition of Campbell are plenty to account for the points difference this season. That and there is a definite improvement in mentality against lower sides. It doesn't seem like much of a mystery to me.

Apart from Almunia and Eduardo, no-one significant has fallen back this year. As for Eduardo, I find it curious that people blame his injury for his loss of form, but when he came back, his finishing was very confident. No, the real turning point is the dive incident vs Celtic. Since being put under the magnifying glass his cool demeanour and mentality has been lost.

Re: Articles - Did he really say that?

Shaun Russell — Sat, 01 May 2010 17:03:34 -0000

There's no point of comparing these managers unless you can figure out what they would do at Arsenal. We are in a financially unique position. In the long-term, we stand to be one of the healthiest clubs, but in the mean time, we need to look after the cash. Name another club in a comparable position. Man Utd and Bayern certainly are not.

A better way to compare manager's ideologies, then, is to look at the way Wenger managed before the temporary financial constraints that the Emirates investment has brought. And before the Emirates, no one sought to accuse Wenger of not caring about trophies; in fact, he seemed rather good at it. His philosophy is no different today. He is trying to protect the long-term destiny of the club, and right now, that means a certain frugality.

Wenger wants to win trophies, don't let anyone tell you otherwise. But really, the best way to guarantee as much success (winning competitions, leagues) for the club as possible involves looking out for the future. There is nothing "fishy" about this philosophy. The logic is so blatantly obvious, but it appears that "supporters" find it difficult to grasp because it isn't exactly common amongst other clubs.

Re: Articles - Did he really say that?

Shaun Russell — Sat, 01 May 2010 16:57:36 -0000

I imagine a transfer fee was on the table, Fulham asked Hangeland if he would consider it, and he said no, at which points further transfer talks were pointless.

Re: Articles - Did he really say that?

Shaun Russell — Sat, 01 May 2010 13:50:40 -0000

Let's make something clear; he didn't stay at Fulham over Arsenal for trophies. He stayed there because he is attached to the club, he gets on well with the management, he doesn't want to be a mercenary etc. So let's not turn this into what it's not; he is justifying the decision, in hindsight, on the basis of the Europa Cup final - but this is a bolt out of the blue, and not representative of why he didn't move in the first place.

I find it entirely arrogant of us to assume that all players should want to move to us, but equally arrogant of Utd or Barca to say the same thing. It doesn't mean we're doing something wrong when a player rejects us. Some players would just rather stay at the club they're at - see Le Tissier, Shearer. And let's not forget that our philosophy brings players to the club too, see Arshavin and Ramsey, for instance.

I know you saw the interview and got a little excited that this was a chance to have a go at Wenger's philosophy, but you are so way off the mark here. And, for the record, Wenger doesn't prefer money over trophies. He prefers two trophies over one. There's no point in blowing the LONG TERM STABILITY of the club (read: many trophies indefinitely into the future) for short term gains (read: one or two trophies now). This common misconception is an embarrassment.

Re: Album Review: Dry the River  – Bible Belt EP

Shaun Russell — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 13:45:58 -0000

Best EP I've heard this year, I get the feeling the reviewer is missing something significant here. The drums are NOT mixed too low, the chorus of Weights & Measures DOES NOT fall short, and these tracks are not "restrained" - they're just well crafted!
You also seem rather keen to dig up some deep contextual family based meaning to it all, which is perhaps why you're missing the point. This isn't a complex, concept EP. It's just a band in a very creative, exciting space, sharing it with whoever wants to listen.

Re: Plankton: Bob Dylan Christmas Q&A session

Shaun Russell — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:56:54 -0000

- this is devastating news to hear. The world was a far happier place when this was a self-penned Dylan classic.

Re: Plankton: Reconstructing Radiohead

Shaun Russell — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:01:18 -0000

- with his vocals instead, though. He's got a very good voice of course, but it's not quite the same sensation as hearing Thom sing. Definitely worth attention, though: http://www.devilhood.com/so...

Re: Plankton: Happy Birthday

Shaun Russell — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:01:59 -0000

I don't know Jens Lekman well enough to give a comprehensive defense, but I really do think he belongs here. What about 'A Postcard To Nina'? He's not the greatest lyricist in the classical sense, but he has such a keen narrative tone, if you give it a chance its hard not to fall for:

"Nina I just want to check in
'cause I think about you every second
So I send you this postcard just to say
Don't let anyone stand in your way
Yours truly, Jens Lekman"

Re: We Have Lasers!!!!!!!!!!

Shaun Russell — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:16:37 -0000

If I were to sum up the 20th century in just ten photos, it would be this photo, ten times in a row.

Re: I'll Make Lemonade

Shaun Russell — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:39:11 -0000

Where can I find a large version of this photo?
- would make a stunning desktop!

Re: Monkton: OMG AB+SV = YAY

Shaun Russell — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 06:48:37 -0000

Thanks for the heads up!

Re: Planklog: This Train Is Taking No Passengers

Shaun Russell — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 19:11:27 -0000

Indeed it is -
"The band took their name from the 1954 novel The Adventures of Augie March by Saul Bellow, citing its poetic, complex prose as a reflection of Richards' vocals."

Re: liz ozoa | stay classy - The Lightyears

Shaun Russell — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 19:11:22 -0000

Review of their new album:
http://monktonvsplankton.tu...

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