"State multiculturalism has failed" -David Cameron

As America cheers on Cameron regarding his speech in Munich about the failure of multiculturalism, one has to wonder what world we are living in. Since when did people agree with the prime ministers disbelief and practical ban of  "government funds to groups which reject democracy, personal freedom, the separation of church and state and the equality of women before the law?" A free world I hear you cry, but isn't this so called 'free world' one which welcomes culture,religion and equality.Cameron was blatant in his pursuit of singling out Islam as he announced there would be tighter inspections on government money for islamic groups in a bid to tackle extremism. 

Apparently he believes most extremism is found in universities and prisons and must be watched over. But does he have proof? The conservative party chairman argued that "to smear the prime minister as a right wing extremist is outrageous and irresponsible". The muslim community were highly dissapointed reminding everyone "again it just seems the Muslim community is very much in the spotlight, being treated as part of the problem as opposed to part of the solution." Yet Cameron did not stereotype which worked greatly in his favour as he acknowledged "We need to be clear: Islamist extremism and Islam are not the same thing." However he was belittled by Ajmal Masroor from the Islamic society of Britain who says "I think he's confusing a couple of issues: national identity and multiculturalism along with extremism are not connected."  Some may argue Cameron gave a excellent, note free speech worthy of a Prime Minister, but he dodged the topic of immigration with care and reinforced how optimism is short lived in London.

So is Cameron being given a pat on the shoulder for contradicting himself whilst he funds faith schools? Is he focusing on less important issues when he should be tackling immigration and schools?

Do you agree with Cameron or disagree?

Tell It Like It Is

''We're all standing here naked, taking guesses at the actual date in time'' - Jason Mraz

Ever woken up naked, with no idea where you were or with no clue of the current date in time? Wondering if you can find any clothes or food without getting caught and explaining the state your in? I thought you hadn't. Well Henry has, way too many times to count. Suffering from Chrono-Displacement, a rare genetic disorder, Niefenegger's novel chronicles the lives of Henry DeTamble and Claire Abshire. Time travelling from a young age Henry appears in and out of Claire's life while she is young. He confusingly appears at different times whilst Claire grows up most times remembering her, sometimes forgetting her and once having never met her before. Claire's infatuation for Henry simmers he whole teenage life as she waits for him to return two years later as he has warned. However this begins to have an effect on the life of this young girl whose friends begin to think is into girls.

''I'm Claire Abshire. I knew you when I was a little girl...I'm at a loss because I am in love with a man who is standing before me with no memories of me at all. Everything is in the future for him.''(4)

The story becomes remarkably fascinating once Claire is an adult searching for Henry the librarian, the man of her dreams who feels just as strongly toward her. Niefenegger's thoughtful realism and detail to the pairs relationship will leave you yearning for hope toward the couple. The juvenile manner she illustrates Claire with in her youth, is obvious 

once juxtaposed with her detailed description of adult Claire.

''When Clare draws she looks as though the world has fallen away, leaving only her and the object of her scrutiny. This is why I love to be drawn by Clare: when she looks at me with that kind of attention, I feel that I am everything to her.''(104) 

 Not only does Henry time travel but he works as a librarian who cannot be trusted since being discovered naked in the aisles one too many times. The extremity of the live's and relationship of Claire and Henry is in jeopardy whenever they attempt to lead a normal life which proves difficult when Henry disappears, sometimes for days, to another time. Planning a wedding  and attempting to have children both exist as problematic throughout the start of their lives together. With two Henry's from two separate times constantly bumping into each other, it can get tedious for Henry making up lies which are not plausible . But he has bigger fish to fry when he accidently

  goes to the future and finds out bad news he could have lived without knowing.

   ''Because I am a time traveller, I jump around a lot from one time to another. So it's like if you started the tape and played it for a while but then you said Oh I want to hear that song again, so you played that song and then you went back to where you left off but you wound the tape too far ahead so you rewound it again but you still got it too far ahead. You see?'(45)

Written with care, Time Travellers Wife is a must read due to its unique stance on a literal long distance relationship. With its short chapters labelling time, date and age, you may at times feel jumbled but I guarantee you will understand in time. Including a ending that may have you in tears, Niefenegger's style grips you with the intensity. Her description and  adoration of Henry will leave you satisfied as she analyses being his wife in only a way a woman could. 

9/10 for this excellent read, a must buy. 

Top Gear, Racist?

We all watch the show, even if we don't like cars, engines and all things that roar. But why do we watch it you ask. Hammond, Clarkson and May's obsession with competitive challenges and questionable humour has us hooked to the point where you begin gaining knowledge from their antics. Highly respected in Britain, Top Gear has let down many fans this month. 

Six million viewers watched as the trio compared cars to having nationalistic characteristics. They painfully, solely focused on Mexico after claiming German cars are usually built and efficient, whereas they declared Italian cars as quick and flamboyant.  But May began the taunt by claiming the orange car on the screen was call 'El Tortilla' whilst laughing and admitting he made it up. He also turned on Mexican food claiming it's ''sick with cheese'' as Hammond added '' Refried, sick with cheese.'' Hammond ranted on about the vehicle assuming "Mexican cars are just going to be a lazy, feckless, flatulent, oaf with a moustache leaning against a fence asleep looking at a cactus with a blanket with a hole in the middle on as a coat.'' Hammond showed a disrespect as he huffed and  thought out loud. '' I'm sorry but can you imagine waking up and remembering you're mexican!?'' Clarkson added on to the rant by declaring the brilliance of being Mexican so you can sleep all day. The trio were well aware of complaints heading their way at the exact moment they were live. Especially Clarkson who joked that complaints will be made to the Mexican ambassador, but they will not reach the show due to his lazy nature, whereby Clarkson snored and snorted as if he were asleep. 

There has already been a complaint made by the Mexican ambassador to the BBC for their "outrageous, vulgar and inexcusable insults" which some see as clearly unforgivable due to not only the confident nature in which they told the jokes , but the deliberate excuse backed up by yet another insult. The BBC have written a letter of apology back which said ''sorry if it had offended some people, adding that jokes based on national stereotypes were part of Britain's indigenous humour.''
However, comedian Steve Coogan has pointed the finger at the show and attacked May, Clarkson and Hammond with casual racism and cannot fathom why the BBC tolerated and aired this segment. 
The show is broadcast on BBC America and will be routinely edited for international transmission. 

MC- Is Gonna Be A Double Wammy Mummy!! :)

Always the best at keeping secrets and my favourite diva in the world, Mrs Mariah Carey Cannon is expecting twins. Her and hubby Mr Nick Cannon are expecting a boy and girl. The songstress mummy said:

"Even before we announced it was twins, I was trying to keep everything gender neutral because I didn't want to impose an identity on them too soon...There were fan contests on Twitter about what gender they are and rumours about them being two boys or two girls—but nobody guessed this!"

With the babies predicted to be arriving between late April and early May, the couple have already picked names, but are keeping it a secret. Suffering from several miscarriages in the past, Carey is adamant at keeping her twin babies safe, especially after falling on stage before whilst pregnant.  

Nick Cannon was actually the first to spill the beans, claiming  "I haven't told my wife I'm doing this, so I'm probably going to get yelled at."  However, MC also did once refer to her stomach as they, which we should have picked up on earlier. But she also caved when Obama and Michelle asked her about it. Nick seemed to think it was "Because of the excitement, because of the emotion, she was overwhelmed... she shared with the president and first lady that we are having twins."

So Congratulations to my girl MC, and Nicholas Cannon. Blessed. Tell It Like It Is

Which RiRi hairstyle was your favourite?

So we all know Rihanna is known for her haircuts and styles, but which one made you turn your head, or attempt to copy it. Pick a number: 

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Let's take a vote people.
And tell me why you chose that look. Tell It Like It Is.