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Holy crap. How bad was those blasts in London? I mean, ok, nowhere near as bad as 9/11 but this is totally different. So many people died in 9/11 but it was such a one-off thing. Whereas, the London blasts just happened in rush hour on a normal week day. I mean, it’s so cowardly and stupid. What’s the message they’re trying to get across? That they can bring a capital to stand-still? Well they did that, congrats.

I guess it was kinda due that something was to happen to the UK. After all, Blair can’t do anything on his own. He waits to see if Bush does it first. But this is ridiculous. Just a normal day then they blow up tube stations and a bus…stupid.

So saw this film the other day, and I have to say, it was pretty damn good. I won’t spoil anything for people but the endings a bit shabby. Mainly because the films still going and like 5 minutes before it’s due to end they stick in an ending. Hmmm…however, the special effects are pretty neat. I was a bit sceptical because usually aliens look pretty shite in films but these ones were alright actually. Anyway, all in all, a decent film.

Well I braved the trains last night after work to go down to Portsmouth/Southsea and watch the so-called biggest fireworks display ever. So yeah, after have sprinting to Fareham train station to find the train I was aiming for was delayed anyway, I manged to get to Portsmouth. My god, never seen so many people in my life before. Think that was about 8:30…met up with everyone and we ended up walking the whole of Southsea seafront. Our aim, to find a spot to see the sea. Realistically, we needed to be there at like 8 am. So we ended up at the War Memorial after queuing for food for like half an hour.

However, the fireworks were awesome - it has to be said. I didn’t realise beforehand that they were set out to go with the whole story of Nelson’s death and the battle. Thought it was just a show. But it worked out pretty cool. But the smiley face firework had to be the best out of the lot. Was so cool. Shame I didn’t get photo though.

And then, about 11:30 when I reached the entrance to Gunwarf car park to find about 3,000 people trying to get into the train station, I gave in and was defeated. So ended up walking all the way back to town to stay at Jamie’s…interesting account of the night I think

Woo i’m free…free as a bird. Can’t believe they’re all over now. 3 months of nothingness…ok so I’m working but tecnically free. It’s so cool =D I don’t have to feel guilty anymore when I go on the computer or watch a bit of t.v. - loving it!

Woo! I can’t believe it’s the last day before I finish my exams - so excited Got so much planned for the summer as well so bring on 3 months of greatness. So glad I finish tomorrow and not Tuesday with the whole “Fleet Review” going on (anyone reading this i.e. Rachel…good luck lol). Yes, lets bring the Royal Family into Portsmouth plus 35 or whatever Navys and fly 350 planes around the island whilst the Queen looks at all the ships there…oh and why we’re at it, we may as well fire a few cannons..whilst! exams are still taking place all over the island…gits.

Ah well…as I was saying - can’t wait

So the big news lately is the 2005 edition of Live Aid Live 8 in Hyde park on the first weekend of July ready for the G8 summit. Rumors been flying around for ages now…I mean, good old Bob Geldof didn’t have to go as far as saying “Over my f**king dead body” now, he could have just said “No, there isn’t one happening” - guess that’s the Irish for you

The line-up seems pretty cool in Hyde Park, looks as though Bob gave up trying to get decent bands to the venues in Europe though. Poor old Craig David alone in Paris - awww! Meh.

So in random order we have:

Bob Geldof: Funny that really seeing as he is kinda behind most of this. I’m sure we’ll get a nice remminition of “I Hate Mondays” at some point during the gig and lots of his Irish “charm” no doubt.

Snow Patrol: Really looking forward to seeing these people (if I get tickets). Liked their album “Final Straw” and I’m thinking we’ll hear the amazing song “Chocolate”. Love it.

The Cure: Bit of an old school band here (or old people..?). Haven’t really heard much of their stuff really but I have one of their songs, “The Lovecats”. They seem like a bit of an excentric band really but hey, can’t judge them without listening to a decent amount of their stuff, and Bob Geldof isn’t exactly seem very mainstream either.

Velvet Revolver: Ok these people seem very old school, judging from their photo they look like they’re an ’80s band. And I’ve never heard any of their stuff at all…never even heard of them before they were announced for this. Guessing more friends of Bob.

REM: This band I have heard of before - crazy if I hadn’t. Would be great to see these guys live. Love the classics such as “The Great Beyond” and “Man On The Moon” so that would be cool.

Robbie Williams: Quite possibly, only a fool would never have heard of this guy - a real entertainer (poser). Although I’m not really into his stuff, ok, so I have a lot of his songs I wouldn’t mind seeing him live from seeing clips off tv. I’m guessing they’ll be a lot of his big songs like “Angels” and “Let Me Entertain You”.

U2: This band kinda had to be there. They put a lot into the Make Poverty History campaign and I’m thinking Bono and Bob are like that. Would be good to see them perform the greatest song they have made “Greatest Day” but “Vertigo” would be cool too, but apart from that, not really into their stuff too much.

Sting: Hmmm…can’t say I enjoy his stuff really. But again, barely heard any of it, well I can’t even think of one of his songs but I’m sure there are some good ones that I’ve heard but not known. Guess he could be good.

Annie Lennox: Never heard any of this person’s stuff…never heard of this person so um yeah…she seems a bit strange though.

Stereophonnics: Would love to see these people - love their stuff and have like a billion of their albums (ok so maybe not that many but still. I’m sure they’ll play their new song “Dakota” which is pretty amazing but I hope they play “The Bartender And The Thief”.

Coldplay: The almighty Coldplay are playing - doesn’t suprise me really cos Chris Martin is very big up anti-poverty. But they seem a bit depressive to watch. I mean, their “Scientist” song is good and all, but a bit suicidal after a bit.

Snoop Dogg: Hmmmm…well fair enough if he wants to be here. Can’t say I’m into his stuff though but I’m sure out of the 150,000 people there, there’ll be at least 1 fan lol.

Dido: I kinda like her stuff - except I think she gets a bit depressive after awhile too. Guess she’ll probably play that hit..”White Flag” - is pretty good though.

Scissor Sisters: Woo! These people’s music rocks..but the people don’t so much. Saw them on TV at some awards show awhile back and they seem pretty arrogent tbh. But hey, their music is awesome. Most likely they’ll play “Laura”, “Filthy/Gorgeous” and “Take Your Mama Out”. But would be cool to hear “Music Is The Victim”.

Elton John: Well I dunno about this guy, can’t really say I’m a fan but I don’t dislike his stuff. Liking his song with 2Pac at the mo though (Ghetto Gospel). Ah well, shall see.

Not sure how long this has been news but I saw the trailer for The Da Vinci Code film due out next summer (as in 2006). Apparently it has Tom Hanks in it along with other stars but would it make a good film? I’d always thought that books should stay as books as they’re usually crap as film. Ruins the immagination and it’s the directors immagination the film’s based around usually. It’s like the Harry Potter films. I go and see them but I have yet to come out feeling that it was a good representation of the books. Usually there’s massive chunks missing, the bits are wrong or not what’s in the book or just plan crap. So I’ll probably go see this but I suppose I’m very sceptical of this too.

Usher - “Burn”

Green Day - “Wake Me Up When September Ends”

Coldplay - “Scientist”

The Killers - “Mr. Brightside”

2Pac Ft. Elton John - “Gospel Ghetto”

Ok this is bloody amazing! Been non-stop listening to this for like a week and everytime it just gets better and better. I guess most people will have heard the “I’m Not Okay (I Promise)” song. But no way is that the best on the album. I’m loving “Helena” which is on the music channels at the mo but “To The End”, “Give ‘Em Hell, Kid” and “You Know What They Do To Guys Like Us In Prison” (quite possibly one of the longest song titles ever there!) are just as sweet. You should definitely buy/borrow/whatever this album cos, seriously, it’s awesome!

Woo! Can’t wait! ‘A’ in 2 weeks today - bought their new EP at the weekend off the iTunes store. Some pretty good stuff. Back to their old rock stuff as apposed to their poppy stuff from the Hi-Fi Serious album which let them down I think.

Then, to be confirmed, Reel Big Fish on the 1st of June! Even though it says on their website, The Wedge won’t confirm it. Strange people. Just heard the whole “Cheer Up” and I’m definitely impressed as I hadn’t actually heard it all the way through before. Apparantly they’re only doing Portsmouth and Brighton (even though it says Manchester, London and Birmingham on another site :S)

Edit: So seems like The Wedge did confirm RBF after all. Thank god. Only £10! So that makes it 5 hours work for 2 amazing bands. Not bad in my books!