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Doobs' musings: October 2011
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The thoughts of Andrew Dubock. Wednesday, 12 October 2011. Dragons roar as roses wither. Bucket loads of bacon butties and copious cups of tea (or something stronger) were the choice of rugby fans last Saturday morning. But while Welsh supporters were savouring the refreshments and the rugby on offer, those to the east of the Severn estuary were left with a bad taste in their mouths. Wales’ win over an experienced Ireland side. Against a well-organised French team. And coached by the wise Warren Gatland,...
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Doobs' musings: Bangkok ablaze
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The thoughts of Andrew Dubock. Thursday, 20 May 2010. Almost exactly a year ago I was in Thailand on a fortnight’s filming trip with work, experiencing stunning scenery, meeting really friendly people and enjoying all that you get from a different culture. Now, that country – and Bangkok in particular – is an ugly place, bereft of the beauty I witnessed. It’s a place of anger, symbolised by the countless fires across the city and black smoke billowing out of the high-rise landscape. The Red Shirts desire...
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Doobs' musings: February 2010
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The thoughts of Andrew Dubock. Wednesday, 24 February 2010. For two weeks every four years, sports fans – and those who usually couldn’t care less – go barmy for bobsleigh, crazy for curling and mad for moguls (bumpy skiing for the uninitiated! The Winter Olympics in Vancouver comes to a close this weekend and it’s been a fantastic fortnight showcasing speed, strength and agility on the Canadian snow and ice. All the practice on specially-cut runners at Bath University has paid off. John Boyer, Baptist m...
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Doobs' musings: Tennis’ next rising star
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The thoughts of Andrew Dubock. Thursday, 16 June 2011. Tennis’ next rising star. We’ve had Henman Hill. And Murray Mound but is James Ward about to reach the peak of his tennis career in London SW19 in the next fortnight? You may well be asking who James Ward is. Well, so were most sports fans until last weekend. That was until the 24-year-old, ranked 216 in the world, beat the odds to reach the semi-finals of the Queen’s Club Championships. Whilst Delgado snatched a set off Andre Agassi. Subscribe to: P...
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Doobs' musings: Prehistoric presenters
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The thoughts of Andrew Dubock. Monday, 24 January 2011. You've got to be very careful what you say (or write) these days. Hardly a week goes by without some famous figure getting in bother for making controversial comments in an interview or on social networking medium such as Twitter. Everything is scrutinised and, once the media, gets a whiff of it, it snowballs. This week's Kings of the Gaffe are former footballer-turned-analyst Andy Gray. Also got honourable mentions! For a match involving his team (...
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Doobs' musings: January 2010
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The thoughts of Andrew Dubock. Sunday, 10 January 2010. The chances are that at least one of your, or your children's, Christmas presents were manufactured in China. Maybe even. And in buying products such as ipods, computer games, toys and shoes from that nation - whether or not you knew it - you've helped make it the world's largest exporter, overtaking the mighty Germany. Who'd been top dog for most of the last decade. Is it fairly traded and correctly sourced? Sadly, I believe China's rise to the top...
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Doobs' musings: August 2009
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The thoughts of Andrew Dubock. Saturday, 29 August 2009. Don't look back in anger, Noel. After 16 years as one of Britain's (if not the world's) best-ever rock bands, the end is nigh for Oasis. Noel Gallagher - the driving force behind the group -. Told fans yesterday that his feud with brother Liam had reached a point of no return. I've followed Oasis since pretty much the beginning, so I feel some sadness at the decision - though not entirely surprised, as there's been signs of this in the past. Scenes...
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Doobs' musings: Stage presence
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The thoughts of Andrew Dubock. Monday, 3 January 2011. You should blog more! A good friend said recently. He's right; after all, my last musings were over six months ago. It's just as well I don't do this for a day job. And so, in classic new year's resolution fashion, I'm going to try and be a little more consistent at this blogging lark. And the way to be regular, as I see it, is to be concise and punchy. My new year was spent at the in-laws in Kent. And they certainly know how to put on a show! It sho...
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thinking mission - of heretics, jews and turks
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From the desk of the BMS World Mission General Director. Laquo; a response to Steve Chalke's - 'a matter of integrity'. Ignorance is not an option ». Of heretics, jews and turks. Most people dislike controversies, but even in church life they are inevitable from time to time. When you care deeply about theological or ethical matters, then you’ll argue your corner and others will argue theirs. Such is life. . In the year 2000, a short book entitled. Doing Theology in a Baptist Way. This last point, the ...
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