My Music & Arsenal YouTube Video's

Here are a few YouTube Video's I have made for the Arsenal.

 

I hope all my Arsenal friends enjoy these !

Losing a whole day of thier life

The Pacific island nation of Samoa and its even tinier neighbor Tokelau are skipping Friday this week, jumping westward in time across the international date line and into the shifting economic balance of the 21st century.   
 
There are lots of serious reasons for doing this, but imagine if this Friday was your birthday or wedding anniversary, all of a sudden it's not there anymore, try explaining that to a five year old !!!

The time change, officially decided in June, is meant to align Samoa with its Asian trading partners; it moves the islands’ work days further from the United States, which dominated its economy in the past.

In this giant-step version of daylight saving time, the island’s 186,000 citizens, and the 1,500 who live in Tokelau, will go to sleep on Thursday and wake up on Saturday. The government has decreed that those who miss a day of work on Friday will be paid all the same.
Samoa has been out of alignment with its Asian-Pacific neighbors since 1892, when American traders persuaded it in 1892 to shift from the western side to the eastern side of the international date line to facilitate business with the West Coast of the United States.

That earlier shift took place on the American Independence Day — so the Samoans could celebrate July 4 twice. This one takes place at the stroke of midnight, so that two minutes after 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 29, it will be 12:01 a.m. on Dec. 31. The new time zone will put Samoa 3 hours ahead of eastern Australia rather than 21 hours behind it, and 22 hours ahead of California, instead of 2 hours behind it.       

It's a Fat Fat world.......

The world is getting fatter and fatter, and all at a time when the world is also starting to run out of food. It is also getting fatter when we are at a time when 8m kids will die of hunger this year alone. So we are running out of food, 8m kids will die from having no food, and yet the World Health Organisation is spending billions on the issue of obesity. Do you get the feeling something is not quite in balance with this situation.

 
This diagram from the W.H.O. shows that certain countries have a real challenge with fat adults. And I for one was surprised to see certain countries, like South Africa highlighted. I was not surprised to see both the UK and The USA, but was surprised to read that the States are not the fattest nation on earth, Nauru has that honour. But comming in at 3 and 4 on the list is the UAE and Saudi, and did surprise. The USA is fifth, and the UK comes in at number 10. Did you know that Hunger kills more people than Malaria, TB & Aids combined, that I am sorry to say is a lot of people.

Big Brother 2012 - Who's in the house @BigBrotherMad

So more names are starting to come out and boy it is packed with unsurprising surprises. So far this is the list of 2012 Celeb Housemates:Frankie Cocozza : Wagner : Denise Welch : Michael Masden : Natasha Giggs : Ruby Wax : Andrew Stone : Shaun Williamson : Natalie Cassidy : Kirk Norcross : Kristina & Karissa Shannon

So that is 12 Housemates, So I wonder if that is the full list or if there is still room for one or two more. 2 from the XFactor, two from Eastenders, 4 America's (Too much in my view), one Loose woman, and of course another set of twins, although I think I prefer these two to Jedward.

For football fans the fun one will be Natasha Giggs, the sister-in-law of Ryan Giggs, who it is said had an affair with her more famous brother-in-law. I am sure that will provide the online community and fans up and down the country with lots of wonderful moments. Jokes at Ryan's expense are always welcome.

However at this point I also feel there are just too many "no-bodies", why oh why did BB sign up Wagner, and do they really think the twins will fall for Frankie or Kirk. I can't really see where the romance will come from this year, but I guess you never know.

Thierry Henry set to return, a question for the Arsenal #Thierry Henry

So the web is awash with stories that a true Arsenal legend is set to make his return to the club. Yes Mr Thierry Henry does now look likely to be about to wear the Red & White once more. It is being reported that the club will resign him for two months, starting on the 1st of January 2012. This means of course that he would be available to play for the Arsenal in the FA Cup game against Leeds Utd. And that he will be at the club for all of January and February. He would be there as cover for the African Cup of Nations where we lose two strikers, so in that it makes sense. Henry would cost the club £70k a week plus insurance, so around £1m.

However here are a few questions for all Gooners out there:
1. Would you want to see him back ?
2. What happens to his legacy at Arsenal if he does not score goals ?
3. Would you prefer to see a youngster, (The Ox) get a chance instead ?
4. Should we be buying a more perminent option instead ?
5. Is he now just too old for the Premiership ?

I believe I share the same view as most fans, in that I would welcome his return. He is a special footballer, a genuine Arsenal legend, and one of the most amazing goal-scorers of all time. I think he would add something special to our team, and I can see him comming off the bench and really adding a spark to the whole team. The game versus Wolves is a great example of where he could have changed the situation. For me even a "half-as-good" Henry is better than certain other players we are currently using. So for me I would yes, lets sign him up and play him. Lets face it, both Sol and Lens did a job when they both came home, so I am sure Thierry can and would do the same.

Look what Christmas has done to Rihanna @rihanna

 Lets face it, Rihanna is one of the sexiest/hottest/cutest pop stars on the planet today. The girl is fine. But even famous pop stars are effected by over eating and drinking at this time of the year. And of course being famous they have to do it to excess. But this is just so very sad.






So here it is, before and after pictures of Riri from this Christmas ! Girls, you have been warned !!!

Big Brother 2012 - Celeb's @BigBrotherMad

So we are now just a few weeks away from the start of the next series of Celebrity Big Brother and already the papers are starting to speculate just who's in and who won't be there. It will of course be the usual mix of the weird and the wonderful, plus some "on the wane" Yank or two. But of course this being BB they will also pull some real surprise.
These two young ladies are said to have been signed up, but more of that later. I like the Celeb version of the show because for some reason I do like to see these has-beens made to look very silly and just like "I'm a Celeb" BB does not spare the housemates from humiliation, and I am sure this year will be exactly the same.

So far the gossip pages of the UK tabloids have told us that the legend that is Boy George is in, and also told us he is "definetly" not in. I have to say I think he would be a great housemate and I for one would love to see him in the show. I think he has all the required qualities for the show and think he would make great TV. He would be a clear early favourite for the show.

I have also read that BB will be graced with the Playboy twins.  The American twins have promised bosses they will steam up the series.Playmates Kristina and Karissa Shannon have signed up for next month's Celebrity Big Brother and it is hoped that ladies' man housemate Kirk Norcross from The Only Way Is Essex, will be the perfect "victim" for the 22-year-old pair. But to be honest I have to say I can't really see what the attraction is !!!!

So along with Ruby Wax, Michael Madsen and the aforementioned Kirk Norcross these are the main people mentioned as possible 2012 housemates. I am sure over the comming days the papers will be awash with other little nuggets and suggestions. But I for one will be looking forward to seeing the freak show begin.....