Update: Election on the way...

An example of the structures I was referring to can be seen here below. And my thoughts were reflected in an article in The Times.

Election on the way...

How do you realise that finally the election is really due?

Look at the main arterial roads.

This morning I noticed more than 5 new structures that were placed along main road on my way to work. The concrete / steel structure were painted blue, a sign of to which party they belong (I should have got a picture).

What are they?

They are the footings for billboards that will haunt us from now on till election on all the good thing the government did, and all the bad things the opposition would have done.

Biofuel saga again..going the wrong way?

Once again, the biofuel issue is a hot potato. The Guardian has in the last few days mentioned concerns by the EU, as well as scientists, on the actual benefits of biofuel.

The EU has admitted that:

the environmental and social impact of producing the crops may be greater than originally thought

Also, in the US, the cultivation of maize for biofuel, has been accused of increasing food prices and damaging the environment.

A Report in Science has also indicated that biofuels made from corn, sugar cane and soy could have a greater environmental impact than burning fossil since they have higher costs in terms of biodiversity loss and destruction of farmland.

Another Report from the Royal Society suggested that biofuels risk failing to deliver significant reductions in transport emissions and could even be environmentally damaging unless the government implements the right policies.

Ultimately, the Royal Society was quoted as saying that given biofuels were already in the market, it was "vital that policies that promote biofuel development also address the environmental, economic and social impacts.

Sources: The Guardian
The Guardian

New ways of generating energy / heat

How about using body heat from a railway station to heat buildings next door?

Or using the heat from traffic passing on roads to heat nearby households?

And what about human excrement? Ever thought that it could be converted to biogas?

Or chocolate - using production wastes to create fuel?

Read on here: Crazy idea, but it might just work

The comeback of Adriano?

I admit he was one of my favourite players, but his form at Inter let many to doubt his talents. The death of his father had a too large impact on him. Adri became depressed, indulged in drinking and a life not ideal for top class footballers. Inter have sent him to Brazil, to regain tranquillity and find his form.

Here is the first goal he scored in the first official match for the San Paolo outfit.

Hopefully, Adri will continue to score such goals and go back to Inter FC after July full of energy and goals up his sleave.

What bullshit! Junk mail at its worst

Just take a look and read carefully the image below. I found this piece of paper placed face down between the front wiper and windscreen of my car. I realised there was something while I was driving and thought it was some comedy, you known Mr. Hero ... but then!

There is so much bullshit around these days. I wonder how such people manage to survive.

As for the services he offers..wow! It seems godly with all those guarantees.

Even Achmed would manage to get his promised 72 (female) virgins!

Mr Hero, help him!

Ibra goal 1-3 VS Siena

What a goal by Zlatan Ibrahimovic!!

Busy Busy Busy

I have my first semester exams today week. So I have to do much reading and memorising the basic theories. That will most probably stress me out a little but then Sunday 20th I shall rejoice!

Anyway, the New Year has been good to me so far. I have already given Baanisuu her Valentines' present. I know it is still early and still fresh from the Xmas presents dash but circumstances led to it.

Ok so I am off to continue studying. Please....

Silence!

I kill you!

(Thanks Achmed!)

Vote for Michael Mifsud

Coventry City striker Michael Mifsud is among a five man shortlist for the FA Cup 'E.ON Player of the Round'. Voting is now open and will close at 9am on Monday January 14.

Click here to vote for Mifsud.

He is currently the leader at 77% of all votes. Make this count larger and vote for Michael!

Spread the word.

Blacburn Rovers vs Coventry city

Coventry do it again in the Cup. Last time in the Carling Cup, now in the FA Cup. Michael Mifsud manages to score two in an excellent match for Coventry.

The Guardian posted: "Michael Mifsud was inspirational as Coventry dumped Rovers out of the Cup at Ewood Park" in an article aptly titled: "Mifsud makes Hughes his latest cup victim".

Well done Michael!

The countdown begins

Today is the 4th of January 2008. I have just handed in my last assignment for this semester. Exactly today in six months time, 4th June 2008, I have to hand in my dissertation.

The countdown has begun.

Welcome 2008

The first post of the year has to be a welcoming one. Looking back at 2007, I must admit that it was characterised by a number of lows that were not experienced in the years before. Nonetheless such events help to make people stronger and love each other more.

So what do I expect from 2008?

Well there are two major events: Hopefully My Masters Graduation in November and a good result for Italy in the Euro 2008.

I have no holidays plans at the moment but I am sure that Baanisuu and I will run away from the country for some time.

I also hope that Inter will keep on doing well as they did in 2007. 2008 is the year Inter will be 100 years old. For that occasion, they are playing with a special gear that was designed on the original way back in 1908. I have one such gear, given to me by Baanisuu for our fourth anniversary.

I also hope that 2008 will be a calmer one, one where I will also have more time to spend on things I enjoy. I shall hopefully be returning to playing football after I finish with my MSc studies. With the extra time at hand, I shall be also spending more quality time with Her.

Anyway, farewell 2007, I expect more from 2008.