Finals Week: The Sunday Edition
Man, I should be studying for something right now. I'm not sure what. Probably everything. I'm a bit front-loaded this finals week- with a test tomorrow (Hindi, open book. Only minor worries as the answers are all going to be right there.) and then two on Tuesday- (Age of Dinosaurs, minor worries again- nearly slept thru the first midterm, didn't really study, still got a solid C. and Modern Political Theory- big worry. Need to do well on it.)
And then of course there's French grammar to deal with.
But everything's under control- I hope. Anyway:
Dave Review!: Sat down and watched David Cameron's first time out in the House of Commons on C-SPAN tonight, and all in all I didn't think he didn't do too badly. I mean, it was his first time out, and given that, he did pretty well. He didn't really get caught into a serious round with Blair- but he took a few potshots- some of which hit home nicely. I'll say this for him, though: he provides a very noticeable contrast. Him: young, vital, energetic. Blair: The Lion in Winter, looking older, slightly creaking around the edges but still pretty damn formidable. The only thing that bugged me: his hands. Blair likes to lean on the dispatch box, and he's very expressive with his hands- body language wise I got the feeling that Cameron really didn't know what to do with his. He kept slipping into this sort of joystick, button pushing kind of hand motion that sort of annoyed me. But he's just starting out, he can adjust. Overall, I'd say life is going to get interesting.
Richard Pryor died, as did noted anti-War activist former Senator Eugene McCarthy.
Presidential elections in Chile will probably go into a second round- with another advance for women in politics looking increasingly likely, as incumbent party candidate Michelle Bachelet looks to be on track to be Chile's First Female President.
Hmmm, well anyway, back to the books for me now. But! I have seen 'The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe' and am set to go and see 'King Kong' next weekend, so you can expect reviews on both of those. And any other quick tidbits that will serve as a useful study break!
Monday, Tuesday, then a week of craziness and fun to celebrate. That's my goal.
And then of course there's French grammar to deal with.
But everything's under control- I hope. Anyway:
Dave Review!: Sat down and watched David Cameron's first time out in the House of Commons on C-SPAN tonight, and all in all I didn't think he didn't do too badly. I mean, it was his first time out, and given that, he did pretty well. He didn't really get caught into a serious round with Blair- but he took a few potshots- some of which hit home nicely. I'll say this for him, though: he provides a very noticeable contrast. Him: young, vital, energetic. Blair: The Lion in Winter, looking older, slightly creaking around the edges but still pretty damn formidable. The only thing that bugged me: his hands. Blair likes to lean on the dispatch box, and he's very expressive with his hands- body language wise I got the feeling that Cameron really didn't know what to do with his. He kept slipping into this sort of joystick, button pushing kind of hand motion that sort of annoyed me. But he's just starting out, he can adjust. Overall, I'd say life is going to get interesting.
Richard Pryor died, as did noted anti-War activist former Senator Eugene McCarthy.
Presidential elections in Chile will probably go into a second round- with another advance for women in politics looking increasingly likely, as incumbent party candidate Michelle Bachelet looks to be on track to be Chile's First Female President.
Hmmm, well anyway, back to the books for me now. But! I have seen 'The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe' and am set to go and see 'King Kong' next weekend, so you can expect reviews on both of those. And any other quick tidbits that will serve as a useful study break!
Monday, Tuesday, then a week of craziness and fun to celebrate. That's my goal.
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