Not In My Name

via action.hopenothate.org.uk

"Nick Griffin and Andrew Brons take their seats in the European Parliament on Tuesday. But despite their election there was no groundswell of support. They won because turnout for the traditional political Party's collapsed - both Griffin's and Brons' vote actually dropped from the number they recieved in the 2004 European Elections.

The BNP do not represent Britain in the European Parliament.

That's why we made this video - and we need your help make sure as many people as possible see it"

http://action.hopenothate.org.uk

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Tumblr - Brooklyn Fare "Starbucks cup sleeves"

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Saw this on Tumblr.com (http://aldakila.tumblr.com is where mine lives)
Very Funny :-)

Love Starbucks but love the colours & humour of this...

Quote on the company here:

'The work for Brooklyn Fare is a full-on identity: packaging design, custom typeface, copywriting, even interior signage and t-shirts (in all it uses only four colors). The packaging "talks" to the consumer using a witty tone, playing on tired cliches, and we're especially fond of the coffee cup sleeves that poke fun at Starbucks, saying, "It's a medium not a grande" and "It's a small not a tall."

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Torchwood -extended Children Of Earth Preview

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Extended Trailer from BBC Torchwood Site

On, in UK, Monday 6th July to Friday 10th July at 9pm: BBC1

In Other Words... Starts Tonight!!!

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Thought 2009/10: Clear Conscience before God

This 'Scripture Tag' I saw on a website got me thinking..




In particular, thinking about the past year & my relationship with 'my church'. Which as some of you already know is far from good, in part for reasons that aren't for airing publicly (my sensible gene kicked in there).
My relationship with God, like all good relationships is ever changing & growing stronger (in a big part, thanks to my Twitter & 'online' friends)

However, I haven't been in the church building in 8 months & that's after barely missing a Sunday & almost all other church events in the previous 13+ years!

The bible quote above has hit home, more than anything else has in the past year...

My conscience before God is clear in most places & ways - but step inside 'my church' building & suddenly I feel like a fraud - so what changes?

My dilemma is summed up again by whats above - my conscience before God (when in 'corporate worship') is clouded/unsettled... because I am aware that those around me aren't right with God - their conscience isn't clear!
Many, many of those around me are going through the motions.. being polite, civil & 'doing church' - BUT under all that festers past hurts & angers -

But rather than doing the sensible thing (in my opinion) by addressing & acknowledging the, still obvious, undercurrents - it has been generally accepted (silently endorsed?) that its easier to be dishonest with ourselves & by that logic God..

So, it seems that as long as the church 'looks right' .. God will understand & accept our weekly/daily dishonesty?
My opinion is that's so twisted a logic, it falls over before it has even begun!

Ultimately, I don't have an answer to my dilemma... Still listening to God on that one.

But... still my conscience, under those circumstances isn't clear before God..



BTW: I know that 'church' is not the building, but the people joining together in worship. Also that I could go elsewhere but (fortunately/unfortunately?) God says, for the moment, my church is still where its been for the last decade & a half.

So...

...Prayer is all I got left...

Validation

via youtube.com

16mins long but worth the watching - keep with it!
Not as description says - it about sooo much more than "free parking!!"

My opinion? it shows how much a few words can carry so much power!!
In this film, its for the good but unfortunately so can a few bad/hurtful words.

So always, choose your words carefully..

Remember, a smile takes less effort than a frown...
& a good word spoken is easier than a bad word :)

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Torchwood!! July 6th 2009

Couple of Torchwood Trailers to keep you ... Jumping Up & Down!! ... With excitement

Oh.. wait is that Just Me!? :-)

Enjoy!



-:From YouTube Vid1



-:From YouTube Vid2



-:From YouTube Vid3

"We Are Coming..."

July 6th - 9PM

Thought 2009/9: Coach Carter-Our Deepest Fear

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Reminded of this clip from Coach Carter
Thanks to: Emmsy

Used this QUOTE when I became a Soldier (Full Member) of The Salvation Army..

"Our deepest fear is not that we are in adequate.
It is that we are powerful beyond measure."

So having been reminded - thought I'd share it!

EDIT: I did blog on this quote before... Right Here!

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Breaking News: Impressive Torchwood Trailer Airs in Australia

via radiofreeskaro.wordpress.com

ooh a twist on previous CofE Torchwood Trailers

(Pity this trailer, Australia only!)

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Tweet-Up

via img196.yfrog.com

(LtoR) Stewart, Me & Laura {photo by Thomas}

OR for you on Twitter-ville out there... (LtoR) @stewartcutler, @aldakila & @takebrokenme {photo by @headphonaught}

it was good to eventually meet the 3D "analogue" versions rather than 2D "digital" versions!

(as a side note: could the fact the photo was taken with an iPhone be the reason I look exactly like my Apple-loving brother?)

"impromptu tweet-up" apparently... @ Starbucks in Borders, Glasgow

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End of The Line - What you going to do?

This Widget will help you decide..

Watch the Trailer..
Use the Widget..
Support the Film..

Not too hard really?

UPDATE/EDIT:

The Campaign...

"The End of the Line" is not against fishing. It is not against eating fish. But it is for a responsible attitude towards the oceans.

The film has three messages for consumers, citizens and companies:

Ask before you buy:

only eat sustainable seafood.

Tell politicians:

respect the science, cut the fishing fleet

Join the campaign:

for marine protected areas and responsible fishing

We hope that when people buy fish in a shop or in restaurant, they will ask where it comes from; whether it is from a sustainable source, whether it is an endangered or over-exploited species.

Buy sustainable fish & ask questions!

Thought 2009/8: Where has childhood gone

This news story that @jdblundell twitter'd, got me a little bothered, so I shared my indirect thoughts on Friendfeed. Not sure why it did perturb me entirely, but it did. Probably influenced by this earlier 'rant'.
Decided to share it with my blog friends too..

So...


What follows is exactly what I said there, (unedited & straight from my heart then brain -allegedly) :

"Where has childhood gone?
Sexualizing of society in advertising & beyond; "hands-off parenting"? more like "hands-off" society - no-one wants to take responsibility - its always someone else's job to sort it.. the blame game is just going to lead to a downward spiral!

.. "it wasn't me! or who can I sue? or no-one stopped me!" or anything similar shouldn't stand up to scrutiny.
But who is watching out for others? Who is going to stand up & be, firstly an example of action, & secondly a positive voice? YOU? or what about.. YOU hiding behind 'trendy excuse of the day?'
In the end, if you don't stand up with positive action.. then just sit down & keep your words of condemnation to yourself!! {Actions or being an Example shouts so much louder than all the words in the world!}

- Just my opinion, but wrong as what the 13yr girl was doing is... where was the positive action that would have lead to a possibly different life experience? For her & thousands-upon-thousands like her?"

"V" - 21st Century Twist?

Edit: Embedded Video now added! Thanks Youtube & Headphonaught!

This is a trailer for (in case you hadn't worked it out):

New Interpretation of fab 1980's series "V".. Hope they don't mess it up!!- From the trailer it looks tentively promising..

1st episodes of original series were hard hitting (for primetime TV).. mirroring how easily something like Germany of the 1930's could still (and since has- sadly more than once) happen including genocide & in particular Holocoust.. Hopefully it will do same.. With 21st Century Twist

Coming to U.S. 2009-10 schedule - hopefully U.K. will see it too (quickly PLEASE!)

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Google Reader - Aldakila's shared items

This is my last few selections of (mostly) blogs, as well as other internet 'stuff' i've found thought provoking/interesting or funny/entertaining... all posted on "Aldakila's Shared Items" @ Google Reader:

http://tinyurl.com/AldakilaShared

Enjoy x

723

via The Ongoing Adventures of ASBO Jesus on 5/15/09

Aldakila:

"very topical & pertinent question for me at the moment.."

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Family's fury as knife killer is featured on Songs of Praise - The Daily Record

via www.dailyrecord.co.uk on 5/15/09

A KILLER who hacked a man to death appeared as a guest on Songs Of Praise.

Garry Brotherston told viewers he "found God" after being jailed for murdering Billy Barclay.

But Billy's disgusted family claim Brotherston is pure evil.

And they are sickened that BBC bosses allowed him on the show.

Billy's mum Jean, 75, said: "I wish he would die, that is the truth. Despite what he says, he has never said sorry for what he did."

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Anti-gay ‘Nazi’ slur causes Church of Scotland outrage | Ekklesia

via www.ekklesia.co.uk on 5/15/09

While some have tried to talk up a Church of Scotland ‘split’ over sexuality, the great majority of the Presbyterian denomination’s members are horrified by a hard-line minister’s attempt to equate the campaign for inclusion with Nazism, say those involved in preparing for the Church’s forthcoming General Assembly.

In a sermon which religious leaders and politicians have condemned as “deeply disturbing”, the Rev Ian Watson invoked the failure to stand up to the Nazi annexation of the Rhineland in 1938 as a parallel for the refusal of many in the Church of Scotland to join an anti-gay crusade.

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cartoon: my personal edition

via nakedpastor on 5/11/09

Aldakila:

"Well Said & needs to be heard"

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THE REAL YOU HAS TO MEET THE REAL GOD

somalife:

“The only way to come to God is by taking off any spiritual mask. The real you has to meet the real God. He is a person.

Your heart could be, and often is, askew. That’s okay. You have to begin with what is real. Jesus didn’t come for the righteous. He came for sinners. All of us qualify. The very things we try to get rid of—our weariness, our distractedness, our messiness—are what get us in the front door! That’s how the gospel works. That’s how prayer works.

In bringing your real self to Jesus, you give him the opportunity to work on the real you, and you will slowly change. The kingdom comes when Jesus becomes king of your life. But is has to be your life. You can’t create a kingdom that doesn’t exist, where you try to be better than you really are. Jesus calls that hypocrisy—putting on a mask to cover the real you.

So instead of being paralyzed by who you are, begin with who you are. That’s how the gospel works. God begins with you.”

—Paul Miller, A Praying Life

HT: Of First Importance

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Thoughtful Words...

THE REAL YOU HAS TO MEET THE REAL GOD

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Hey You....

Just Love this Film!!!

Can't see Film Blink? Go Here!

Thought i'd share it to cheer you up, on this wet & windy day in May

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S.W v S.T (NOT!)

This is Just Cool!!

This is link to a previous blog of a Star Wars spoof, I found, on Current TV

Latest Harry Potter Trailer

The Latest Harry Potter Trailer can be found Here:




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Quick Post

I have kind of neglected my "365" photos - Have still being taking them most days but, not all...Sorry x

I have over last week being posting (to Flickr) some of the best photos, of the last 2-ish months.
But that's not good enough! I'm really disappointed in myself!

So... From tomorrow (May 1st) I will endeavour to take more photos everyday & post most days... Because I will really enjoying it, before my "365" downfall!!


This will be my fresh start, oh dear internet chums!
So Feel Free To Harass Me! If I don't keep my pledge!!

And so ends this quick post.. Simples*

See and download the full gallery on posterous

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Thought 2009/7: We Are All Saints

Yes, we are.. All Saints (not the girl group - Silly!)

Your deeds in God's Name & in God's Image - As We Are ALL Made - don't need to be flashy or public. It can be as simple as a smile, a willing ear, or a shoulder to cry on.

If the deeds/actions are public or flashy, in my opinion, they should reflect on Jesus' example & NOT on you.
They should show you're following in Jesus' path not creating one of your own. Yes even food parcels, famine relief, or eradicating a disease!

You deserve the recognition no doubt about that, but only if its done in junior partnership with God... Only with acknowledgment to God in all steps along the way...

Something, we all should attempt to do & try to remember.

Anyhoo, the reason for this short rambling was inspired by this cartoon from ASBO Jesus:



Indeed Saints occupy all life!!

Favourite Photo (for Now)

PIC581, originally uploaded by Aldakila.

Favourite Photo of the year so far...

Taken in Robertson Park, Renfrew

Thanks to the swan for coming so close (he got closer!! little intimidating!)