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17.5.11
Eurovision with attitude - part 4

And finally, part 4 went online at lunchtime today, with some stats from the final, some thoughts on Azerbaijan and the UK viewing figures, revealed yesterday. The bare bones of part 4 were written on my laptop, in my car, while I was underneath the English Channel. A curious fact that I thought worth pointing out, as it probably won't happen again.

Please do leave any comments on here if you get chance to read this, or any of my other three reports (links below). I've managed one more report for attitude than I did last year, which makes me a little more satisfied with the whole trip.

Part 1 - Eurovision controversy after technical failures
Part 2 - It's Jedward's big night!
Part 3 - Jedward, Blue and the Romanian Brit face Eurovision final
Part 4 - Eurovision goes to Azerbaijan

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Eurovision with attitude - part 3

My third piece for attitude was written on Friday afternoon, after I saw the first rehearsal for the Eurovision final. It didn't actually go online until during the final itself (and the voting at that), for reasons beyond my control. It is here. Please do let me know if you read it, as the attitude website doesn't get many comments, so I'm not getting much feedback. I'd appreciate it, whether the feedback is positive or negative or in between.

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14.5.11
Eurovision with attitude - part 2

My second report on the attitude website went up two days ago (Thursday) as a preview of semi-final two and Jedward. It's here.

Please feel free to leave comments, either here or on the attitude website.

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14.4.11
Wir gehen nach Deutschland!

One month tonight, it will all be over in Düsseldorf, as the Eurovision final takes place. So it comes as some relief, at this late stage, to be given accreditation today for this year's contest. I'll be doing the same job as last year, for attitude magazine's website. Hurrah! I'll be there from Tuesday 3 May (and will therefore be in Germany for my birthday too, as well as election/referendum night). Watch this space.

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28.2.11
Batting for the other side



Steven Davies, who is apparently England's wicketkeeper in some sport called 'cricket', and not a snooker player, has come out to that bastion of liberalism, The Telegraph. Good for him, as the first professional cricketer to come out. It has produced a historic, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to use the above headline as a timely joke. Thanks for that, Mr Davies.

Chig cannot help wondering if Steven Davies was pushed over the edge and out of the closet by his teammate Jimmy Anderson, who made it onto the cover of attitude first, despite not batting for the other side himself. Only a matter of time though before Steven's appearance, I suspect.

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1.6.10
Chig with attitude 3

My third and final report for attitude from Eurovision went online this morning. Comments are welcome.

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27.5.10
Chig with attitude

I mentioned that I would be appearing in another place this year on the internet, and now it can be revealed. In a move as controversial as a footballer moving to Man United from Man City, I have jumped ship to the opposition! (Or was I pushed?)

My first Eurovision diary piece for the attitude magazine website is now available for your viewing pleasure, complete with my lovely photo of Josh Dubovie and Sarah Cawood. It was taken as we queued to go into a skiing simulator (and not a 'stimulator'. as one of our party called it). Enjoy.

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