tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11505788Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:40:38 +0000http://sirhumphreys.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Antarctic Lemur)Blogger2527125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11505788.post-1469790791783465464Wed, 01 Oct 2008 05:33:00 +00002008-10-01T18:37:20.789+13:00Try these sites: NZ conservative and No Ministerhttp://sirhumphreys.blogspot.com/2008/10/site-moved-again.htmlZenTiger.NZ@gmail.com (ZenTiger)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11505788.post-113426197037579061Sun, 11 Dec 2005 00:43:00 +00002005-12-11T13:46:11.030+13:00This is a message for anyone still subscribed to sirhumphreys.blogspot.com - we have moved to sirhumphreys.com. Our new RSS feed is at http://www.sirhumphreys.com/node/feed.http://sirhumphreys.blogspot.com/2005/12/site-moved-to-sirhumphreyscom.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Antarctic Lemur)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11505788.post-113350105145536292Fri, 02 Dec 2005 05:19:00 +00002005-12-02T18:24:11.800+13:00On the New Sir Humphreys website. Please do stop by and say hi. Oh my, I'm starting to rhyme ...http://sirhumphreys.blogspot.com/2005/12/friday-night-free-for-all.htmlLucyna.NZ@gmail.com (Lucia Maria)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11505788.post-113338984329488053Wed, 30 Nov 2005 22:18:00 +00002005-12-01T11:30:43.696+13:00Look at the photo the charmers at Scoop have used to accompany a Simon Power press release.Can you almost imagine the infantile leftist giggles as they manage to associate Saddam Hussein with a domestic political press release from the National Party about trial delays in New Zealand? It all makes perfect sense to Scoop.I wonder - what else makes sense to the people at Scoop?http://sirhumphreys.blogspot.com/2005/12/trial-delays-in-new-zealand-are-just.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Antarctic Lemur)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11505788.post-113330662459370009Tue, 29 Nov 2005 23:21:00 +00002005-12-27T01:10:14.073+13:00Rusty Shackleford has ID'd one of the kidnapped Christian Peacemakers as Harmeet Singh Sooden, a Canadian with residency in New Zealand.http://sirhumphreys.blogspot.com/2005/11/nz-resident-kidnapped-in-iraq.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Antarctic Lemur)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11505788.post-113321679952058153Mon, 28 Nov 2005 22:22:00 +00002005-11-29T11:30:47.506+13:00There appears to be some problems with the imaging system, but at least we have our own domain name back. Even better - this US-hosted site is noticeably snappier than our previous NZ-based site.We'll probably figure out the remaining bugs tonight, so please don't post anything.Instead check out Michael Totten's latest post from Lebanon.http://sirhumphreys.blogspot.com/2005/11/shcom-is-back.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Antarctic Lemur)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11505788.post-113313326065194783Sun, 27 Nov 2005 22:57:00 +00002005-11-28T12:14:21.066+13:00Adolf wanted me to post this one.A poll run by a Republican and Democrat duo suggests the US public has become very tired of the incessent criticism of the war effort levelled by Democratic Party politicians (and their enablers, the media). Many polled think Democrats are doing it for partisan political reasons.Expect to see some US lefties attacking the character of the pollsters, while http://sirhumphreys.blogspot.com/2005/11/70-of-americans-believe-dem-criticisms.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Antarctic Lemur)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11505788.post-113313215573362156Sun, 27 Nov 2005 22:54:00 +00002005-11-28T11:55:56.183+13:00Q: How many OpenHost staff does it take to redirect a domain name?A: More than they currently employ, apparently.http://sirhumphreys.blogspot.com/2005/11/how-many.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Antarctic Lemur)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11505788.post-113299730409298153Sat, 26 Nov 2005 09:27:00 +00002005-11-26T22:28:24.556+13:00I've arranged for the new host through a complicated trail of 'interesting' names and PayPal accounts... (did you expect anything else?)Now - how to redirect the domain name?http://sirhumphreys.blogspot.com/2005/11/shcom-on-way.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Antarctic Lemur)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11505788.post-113296783768168275Sat, 26 Nov 2005 01:08:00 +00002005-11-26T14:17:18.216+13:00The CNN phone call-taker responsible for saying the X Cheney video was a statement of 'free speech', and that 'Bush and Cheney should stop lying' has been fired:Not much else occurred until around 6:00 PM that evening, when I got a callback from Laurie Goldberg, the Senior Vice President for Public Relations at CNN. We chatted for a few moments, and then she emailed me the official CNN statement http://sirhumphreys.blogspot.com/2005/11/cnn-fires-phone-rep.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Antarctic Lemur)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11505788.post-113289787519538859Fri, 25 Nov 2005 05:50:00 +00002005-11-25T18:51:15.646+13:00Tonight at Silent Running.http://sirhumphreys.blogspot.com/2005/11/friday-night-free-for-all_25.htmlLucyna.NZ@gmail.com (Lucia Maria)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11505788.post-113287313337851278Thu, 24 Nov 2005 22:58:00 +00002005-11-25T11:58:53.943+13:00Just another quickie post.Back here, several expressed ridicule that anyone could describe The Economist as centre-left. They further insinuated anyone claiming that must be so far right-wing as to be off the charts (I paraphrase). I should have clarified my position by stating I think The Economist has taken a leftwards-turn over the last couple of years (here is The Economist's advice for US http://sirhumphreys.blogspot.com/2005/11/economist.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Antarctic Lemur)12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11505788.post-113278611748808447Wed, 23 Nov 2005 22:38:00 +00002005-11-24T11:58:14.263+13:00We're not meant to be posting until the new site is up - but here's a quickie I couldn't resist.CNN broadcast a video of Cheney giving a speech - and placed a slowly flashing "X" over his head while displaying the headline "CHENEY: I DO NOT BELIEVE IT IS WRONG TO CRITICISE" under the video image. A representative of a PR/marketing firm called Team Hollywood Inc called CNN Headline News and was http://sirhumphreys.blogspot.com/2005/11/cnn-defaces-cheney-video.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Antarctic Lemur)15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11505788.post-113272747019105994Wed, 23 Nov 2005 06:20:00 +00002005-11-23T19:31:10.826+13:00OK, after a bit of research we've decided on RealWebHost as our new hosting company.Our present hosting company has finally given us access to our existing site so we can backup our data. Gee, isn't that generous of them? After all, it's only been 3 days since the problems started. Now that's quality service.I expect we'll have more to say about our experiences (and those of Whaleoil.co.nz) once http://sirhumphreys.blogspot.com/2005/11/site-progress.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Antarctic Lemur)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11505788.post-113271138405835712Wed, 23 Nov 2005 02:02:00 +00002005-11-23T15:03:04.486+13:00from No PassaronLetter of the Month posted by Erik @ 2:52 PM …the democrats were either duped by someone all the leftist elite say is a subhuman mouth breathing knuckle dragging dolt, which don't say much for their intellect, or they are craven spineless windsocks out whoring for votes writes 2BrixShy in a comment that could (and does) apply equally to the members of the http://sirhumphreys.blogspot.com/2005/11/couldnt-put-it-better-if-i-tried.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Adolf Fiinkensein)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11505788.post-113270576283711226Wed, 23 Nov 2005 00:26:00 +00002005-11-23T13:36:29.773+13:00It seems in Australia, boys not only will be boys but they have all the statistics stacked against them if they happen to be looking for girls. When they are not totally pissed or stoned, that is.A 1997 survey published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health found that of the almost 1800 school-leavers questioned, about 52 per cent of boys and 37 per cent of girls were drunk http://sirhumphreys.blogspot.com/2005/11/boys-will-be-boys.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Adolf Fiinkensein)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11505788.post-113268613551768209Tue, 22 Nov 2005 18:52:00 +00002005-11-23T14:05:38.630+13:00I saw the headline and thought "what on earth.......?' The poor old BBC, desperately trying to catch up with The Times' 'real' story of genuine back room poker games between Thatcher and Mitterand, dredges up a story which surfaces and sank a year and a half ago. The real story within the non story is the prosecution of the smart arse leakers. If only the Americans could learn from this and cleanhttp://sirhumphreys.blogspot.com/2005/11/bbc-fights-to-prevent-victory.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Adolf Fiinkensein)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11505788.post-113262285619909028Tue, 22 Nov 2005 01:25:00 +00002005-11-22T14:27:36.573+13:00This cartoon is incredibly nasty, misleading (the WP again! give it up drips), but most of all.... weird.The horrific imagery is truly worthy of some fascist regime of the 1930's or Stalin's USSR. But then the Guardian is known for its support of Islamofascism.http://sirhumphreys.blogspot.com/2005/11/guardian-shows-their-true-colours.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Antarctic Lemur)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11505788.post-113261529633800913Mon, 21 Nov 2005 22:50:00 +00002005-11-22T12:21:36.826+13:00Chris Matthews: In a speech to political science students at the University of Toronto yesterday, the host of the CNBC current affairs show Hardball had plenty of harsh words for U.S. President George W. Bush, as well as the political climate that has characterized his country for the past few years. "The period between 9/11 and Iraq was not a good time for America. There wasn't a robust http://sirhumphreys.blogspot.com/2005/11/retarded-media-leftie-of-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Antarctic Lemur)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11505788.post-113261249435213414Mon, 21 Nov 2005 22:26:00 +00002005-11-22T11:46:19.980+13:00Our existing host turned out to be a bit of a dud. On the assumption their technical performance and quality of service to date is representative of future service, we're moving to a new host.First we need to extract our data from the existing host, then we need to transfer the domain name, then we need to configure the new site (again!).This may take a couple of days to sort out.http://sirhumphreys.blogspot.com/2005/11/slight-technical-problem.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Antarctic Lemur)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11505788.post-113252008616206103Sun, 20 Nov 2005 20:52:00 +00002005-11-21T13:09:16.413+13:00Maybe we'll have to find new company. I haven't been impressed by their level of service so far.Anyway, the rumours going the rounds at the moment are that Al-Zarqawi is dead. More at Iraq The Model.UPDATE: Yes, our hosting company is shit - we've been told of the problem! And they've offered a solution!UPDATE2: Where art thou, database?UPDATE3: Taken out by Al-Zarqawi? Destroyed by an Iranian http://sirhumphreys.blogspot.com/2005/11/hmm-tech-problems-at-our-hosting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Antarctic Lemur)23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11505788.post-113247121303279902Sun, 20 Nov 2005 07:20:00 +00002005-11-20T20:20:13.046+13:00We're moving.That's it.Finè.[note: the front-page will become ugly text while we import the most recent posts into sirhumphreys.com]http://sirhumphreys.blogspot.com/2005/11/site-closed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Antarctic Lemur)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11505788.post-113247108760527948Sun, 20 Nov 2005 07:15:00 +00002005-11-20T20:22:37.643+13:00I can't think of anyone else in new Zealand who could persuade Helen Clark to rewrite her speech to the IRB on the grounds that it would portray the country as conceited and arrogant. Well, what would you espect?Prime Minister Helen Clark also revealed yesterday how she was told by NZRU chairman Jock Hobbs to rewrite her speech to the IRB after concerns it could portray New Zealand as conceited http://sirhumphreys.blogspot.com/2005/11/jock-hobbs-yellow-cards-pm.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Adolf Fiinkensein)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11505788.post-113244665260395522Sun, 20 Nov 2005 00:30:00 +00002005-11-20T14:06:35.606+13:00via No PasaranJohan Norberg discovers that the Sweden government measures unemployment differently than other countries. Sweden boasts of a 5.4% unemployment rate, but if they measured it the same way as the U.S., Australia, France, U.K. and others do, their true unemployment rate is 10.3% - Quite sneaky!! But not surprising.What next? The announcement of the end another successful 5 year plan?http://sirhumphreys.blogspot.com/2005/11/clarks-idol.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Adolf Fiinkensein)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11505788.post-113244746818213189Sun, 20 Nov 2005 00:26:00 +00002005-11-20T13:44:28.753+13:00I see Ronnie Horesh had an article on Kyoto published in the Herald recently:It also seems likely that anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions are a cause. But that doesn’t mean that cutting back on these emissions is the best way of preventing or mitigating climate change. In their efforts to get the absurdly unworkable Kyoto agreement off the ground, its proponents have squandered precious http://sirhumphreys.blogspot.com/2005/11/kyoto-is-dead.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Antarctic Lemur)0