State of the Younion
Once again, I'm staring out the window at another overcast day, tea and crumpets in my belly, the news read, and thought it really was time I posted something. I've awoken from the recurring dream I have where I'm sitting with my father asking, "So, is global warming still a load of bollocks? Is it?!" and just to throw my glee into overdrive, I've read several accounts of Bush-kun's State of the Union address. This is the quote that sticks in my mind the most;
"Bush's speech lasted about an hour and was interrupted by applause 66 times, with 44 standing ovations."44 standing ovations?!?!? Just so you know, his speech was 54 minutes long, and that's a complete standing ovation every 73 seconds on average - not allowing for non-speaking time when he was 'interrupted by applause'. Unfortunately I couldn't find any information as to whether or not this is some kind of record, but I did find this article from 1991, describing George Snr.'s S.o.t.U. address, and noting that;
"Although nearly half the Congress had opposed Bush's move toward war this month, the assembled members interrupted Bush's nearly hour-long speech with applause more than 50 times, and gave him five standing ovations."Well done Dubya, you beat your Dad at something...
Now, assuming an average Standing Ovation Cycle - from sitting, through standing and clapping, and returning to sitting again - of 15 seconds, and also assuming a continued increase in the hourly rate of Standing Ovations (currently increasing at 2.79 ovations/year), I have calculated that by 2032 the State Of The Union address will contain more clapping than speaking. Furthering these calculations, in 2075 the address will reach its absolute zenith; nothing but standing ovations.
Wow, I feel really awake now...
So, my trusty volleyball and sidekick, Julie, left for India last Thursday. Through the tears and loneliness I have commenced the job hunt in earnest. It's proving to be a tough road, shaken daily by increasing fears that no-one's reading my blog any more, but I have plenty of experience and advice to call on, and despite that temporarily making the whole affair only more difficult in that I have to repeatedly rewrite my C.V. (that's my rez-u-may, fellas) - it's great overall.
The queue for the computer grow here, so I'll be leaving you all (both?) on that note, in the hope that more of you might benefit from my faltering efforts to re-establish email contact. (Note to self: less politics next time...)
Quote of the morning? Maxine Pulse, founder of Citizens Against Nude Juicebars and Pornography in South Dakota;
"There's a line between right and wrong," Pulse says. "And it seems like anymore nowadays that line has got all jumbled up."Bri, this post's for you...
man English who people can't hating Your use,
Arch :)
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Arch,
I just thought I would make a few random comments so the next time you looked at your blog you would think "oh, lots of comments!" at least momentarily, until you realised it was just me, the same author, making a number of posts. This is post the first.
This is post number two. Do these come up most recent first? I hope not, otherwise this is going to make no sense! I loved you analysis of standing-ovations to state of the nation speeches. Very creative. I thought of you the other day when I drove past Warren and Mahoney. I thought "Arch used to work there" which reminded me of the time you assisted the design of the great Stephen Lowe's house. On the resume, no doubt? I hope so. If you have forgotten, it had a funny narrow long swimming pool and a lot of children's toys everywhere
Post the third. Jesus, I could tell you a thing or two about dreams! My word. Only last night I had this dream where
steve has the best blogger profile. it just says "Steve", but without the quote marks.
Steve's blog makes for some great reading. Where the hell is that coffee Steve?
Anyway... Arch, if you are still looking for a job, as an Architect, i've asked Greg if his firm is in need of one.
His firm is 'Reid Architects'. Check out their web site below. Greg is a top bloke, worked with him in NZ for 2 years. I went and visited their office when in london, and they seem like a nice bunch. Anyway Greg gets back to London on Monday and i told him you might call. http://www.reidarchitecture.com/
He said they would be very interested in hearing from you.
good luck.
Jon
Arch, don't believe a word he says. I just called directory for a listing for "Reid Architects" and drew a complete blank. Likewise, check out the "View Source" for this apparent "website" and you will see JS's fingerprints all over it.
Arch, Mike is a handsome man but I am tired of seeing his finger on that f*****g hill at the top of your blog everyday. Update it or I will post obscenities in the comments section.
now that Hunter S. Thompson has passed through that great gonzo gate...we need ...someone to fill his shoes...any takers???
ps. My sideburns are gone how are yours?
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Whoops. Looks like I left a 're' out of 'you're'.silly me
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