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BBC Formula 1: An update
With the 2011 F1 season coming to a close in Brazil this weekend, it feels like a good time to update you on where we have got to with our planning for next year.
We're still working things through and are not in a position to confirm everything yet - but we are able to reveal some of the headlines: including which races we will be covering live; and how we intend to broadcast highlights of the rest.
The first thing to stress is that we will be at every race, bringing the season to life for BBC TV viewers.
Jake Humphrey will be leading our coverage from the F1 paddock, as he has for the past three seasons, and he'll have 13-time race winner David Coulthard alongside him, while Lee McKenzie will be back in place as pit-lane reporter.
You may have heard Martin Brundle is leaving - and we wish him well. We will be announcing the rest of our on-air team in the coming weeks.
In terms of coverage, we'll have 10 of the races live, which are: China (15 April), Spain (3 May), Monaco (27 May), Europe (24 June), Britain (8 July), Belgium (2 September), Singapore (23 September), Korea (14 October), Abu Dhabi (4 November), Brazil (25 November).
For the other races we will run extended highlights a few hours after the chequered flag.
The plan is that races in the Far East time zone, which take place early in the morning in the UK, will be run as a two-hour show at 2pm.
And for highlights of European GPs we're looking to run 90-minute programmes, going out at 5.30pm. You can see more details about our broadcast plans here.
A word on the race split. Just to be clear, it wasn't the case that the BBC was simply able to select its preferred 10 races to cover live - under the terms of our rights agreement, the allocation was decided through a negotiation with Sky, with each broadcaster able to prioritise specific choices within certain parameters.
One of our key criteria was to try to avoid too many major clashes with other big sporting events we are covering, particularly the London Olympics next summer.
The way the calendar works after the Olympics, the rest of the season on the BBC will effectively alternate between live and highlights races, so there is something of a pattern that viewers can follow.
While we would obviously prefer to have all the races live, we still have significant airtime over the course of grand prix weekends to devote to F1.
We'll have to work harder to let you know when we're on air, but we remain ambitious for our coverage: we aim to provide entertaining, expert programming that appeals to the broadest possible audience.
I won't dwell on the reasons for the BBC doing the deal we have on the rights - that was debated and discussed when the news was announced back in the summer - other than to reiterate the point that the BBC as a whole is facing considerable cut-backs.
We've had to face some tough choices and we recognise that some people have strong views about the F1 deal.
But now things have begun to settle down, we are looking forward to next season and the creative challenge of telling the story of the 2012 F1 season in a new way for BBC TV audiences.
We'll keep you updated as our plans progress over the winter.
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Comment number 1.At 19:06 27th Nov 2011, JohnW wrote:
if you get to show full re runs of eastern races and 90 minute highlights of european races why have you chosen China and Korea? this should have been European races to maximise your output.
Abu Dhabi, Singapore and Europe seem like poor choices compared to races like Canada, which you have got nominated for an award.
Poor Ben.
Comment number 2.At 19:08 27th Nov 2011, steveo123 wrote:
simply not good enough the wayyou presented the coverage on the tv today was very insulting. you made it sound better than it is . disgraceful!!!!!
Comment number 3.At 19:09 27th Nov 2011, JohnW wrote:
i am aware of the comment about you couldnt choose the 10 races you would like, but surely there was a better option then Europe and Abu Dhabi?
Comment number 4.At 19:18 27th Nov 2011, Alastair wrote:
Hi Ben,
I'm writing this whilst we wait for major and widespread technical problems on the F1 programme to be resolved.
I don't believe the BBC has answered questions as to why it went running to Sky when Channel 4 (albeit a rival terrestrial broadcaster) made a bid for the rights?
Your response is eagerly awaited.
Comment number 5.At 19:18 27th Nov 2011, Jordan D wrote:
You aren't covering either the Canada or US race (if the later goes ahead) live, but your highlights only talk about the Far Eastern and European races.
What are your plans for highlights from those two races?
Comment number 6.At 19:20 27th Nov 2011, willum101 wrote:
It was the end of an era today! F1 has gone the way of Cricket and Premier Football, taking it out of the hands of normal people, who will have to make do with the crumbs. I cannot afford SKY let alone HD so thats it for me and many like me.
Comment number 7.At 19:20 27th Nov 2011, NeilB40 wrote:
The proposals are Rubbish, do not want to wait until the afternoon of the race to get to watch it when you will have plasted the results on the BBC website !!
This is shocking BBC utter crp... I don't give a brass monkeys about the olympics ! so please dont try and use that to justtify your junk proposals.... no wonder Brundle is off....
Comment number 8.At 19:22 27th Nov 2011, dansus wrote:
Please can you enlighten us on your plans for the American races, what time are hoping to show highlights?
Also any possibility of a late night full rerun?
Comment number 9.At 19:22 27th Nov 2011, hdsport82 wrote:
Even though I'll be watching the non live races on SKY I'd implore the BBC to cut the chat on the highlights shows.
It's simple maximise on-track action (any contractual requirements permitting) and put the chat on the website if necessary.
@John #3 It seems to be that the BBC had the top 3 picks then SKY had the next 3 the remaining ones alternated but no-one could pick 3 consecutive races.
Comment number 10.At 19:28 27th Nov 2011, Lahmy wrote:
You've been mugged by Sky and ended up with all the street races which nobody likes. I mean, honestly, Valencia? The worst one there is. Singapore = Boring, Korea won't last much longer on the calendar. Spa is the only good thing the BBC have got going for it. Not that I'll be watching next season, I have better ways to spend my weekends.
Comment number 11.At 19:28 27th Nov 2011, YorkieDav wrote:
No matter how you try to present it, the Great British public know that this is simply not acceptable. The BBC, and especially BBC Sports management, should be thoroughly ashamed of how this situation has been handled.
What you haven't clarified at all is how these 'highlights' programs will be structured. How much of the 2hrs or 90 mins will be given over to waffle and over produced video segments? How much will be actual racing action? We want to see the racing, not the pundits. If the races are reduced to a bare 1hr (or close too) then you can be sure that your audience figures will drop through the floor and that you will have, at a single stroke, relegated F1 to a stagnant backwater of sports broadcasting.
Your lack of conscience may allow you all to sleep at night, but you don't deserve to.
I'll be watching more BTCC next year.
Comment number 12.At 19:28 27th Nov 2011, coachdriver56 wrote:
Comment number 13.At 19:29 27th Nov 2011, Samhughes09 wrote:
How much money is this going to save the BBC? Surely by sending an entire crew out to every race, to broadcast to the same quality but saving half an hour of air time, you may as well have bought the rights completely?
Comment number 14.At 19:29 27th Nov 2011, foyz wrote:
Why is the BBC not showing full re runs of all races when it has access to all coverage? Earlier in the season, Martin Whitmarsh said "Bernie assured me, and I asked him several times, the deferred coverage will not be highlights, it will be a full race" yet it seem we have been lied to again.
Even if it is only on red button or online surely you can understand that watching highlights is not good enough for dedicated F1 fans who are willing to compromise.
Comment number 15.At 19:29 27th Nov 2011, SJB wrote:
I still do not fully understand if for the 2 hour 'highlights' this is a full re run (in which case I will be happy!) or if it is just a 'longer highlights' than the European races - will the 2 hours show the FULL race - or will it be say 90 minutes of 'race highlights' and 30 minutes of 'chat'?
Comment number 16.At 19:30 27th Nov 2011, jonty1512 wrote:
I am still appalled at the decision to reduce the F1 coverage. What I'm even more appalled at is the way you BBC execs have hidden away and not faced the fans to face the criticism. You (being the people at the BBC who made these decisions) haven't responded to any of our comments and criticisms and when we complain all we get are pre written scripted responses. I thought the BBC was supposed to be open and transparent, obviously not. To sum it up Ben not good enough
Comment number 17.At 19:30 27th Nov 2011, George ODonnell wrote:
As disappointed as I was initially when the news was announced over the summer, I didn't consider the possibility that the F1 team would be split with some of the best on air talent going over to Sky. Not only are you going to tell just half the story of the year, but the quality of the presentation is not going to be as strong as it currently is.
The decision to disappoint the millions of licence-fee payers who watch F1 is disgraceful. Shame on the BBC for selling out and failing to provide top quality broadcasting.
Comment number 18.At 19:31 27th Nov 2011, chetts wrote:
I still fail to understand how a viewer driven business gives away rights when the viewer willl miss out on what they want to view. Superb coverage and congratulations to everyone involved. BBC hang your head in shame.
Comment number 19.At 19:31 27th Nov 2011, Ali wrote:
Valencia would be the won to be avoided at all costs - won't this clash with the Euros and Wimbledon coverage (I know they don't play on Sunday but qualifying etc) Plus its just a boring race. I want to know what happens with highlights for Canada and the US (if it happens). There's been no mention of this. Do we get highlights the same day? If we do, what happens if theres another repeat of Canada with a long rain delay? If highlights were planned at 9pm, the race was still going on then.
Comment number 20.At 19:31 27th Nov 2011, James Nicholson wrote:
So from your post I would presume that Ted Kravitz and Eddie Jordan are leaving? Can't believe that Sky would want EJ though so I'll just guess that you're waiting to sort out the contract? My problem would be that your whole on-air team seem to be trying to make this deal sound good. Its not. All F1 fans feel let down by this, and as other posters have said, you have not explained the reasons why Channel 4 couldn't get the rights. That would have been worse for the BBC, but likely better for the fans. I have absolutely loved the BBC coverage and would have loved it to stay how it was for years to come. I also understand that you can blame the Tories for messing with the BBC, who have wanted to do that for years. However, the BBC should have looked at was right for the fans, and not just for themselves. All true F1 fans feel that this is the end of an era - next stop will be Sky for all races, and then it'll be like the Premier League - you never see a game. We'll never see the races and the sport will die in the UK.
Comment number 21.At 19:31 27th Nov 2011, racooper wrote:
3 generations of my family have been fans of F1, and after over 15 years of loyal support from me, through the bad and good times, even when I could hardly stay awake, I am very sad to say farewell to a great sport. It is disheartening the way the fans have been treated by all involved in this short sighted and somewhat selfish deal, fans that are forced to pay for a licence without any say in how it is used. To say it is best for F1 is ridiculous as sky could never hope to get anywhere near the viewers that the bbc does. As for us fans we are getting shafted. Highlights for half of the races is not satisfactory, especially in a sport when the world champion could be decided at any race in the tail end of the season, and what would happen if another Canada occurred? How would that be squashed into a highlights show. To expect fans to be happy with the scraps sky sees fit to throw our way is an insult. I wish everyone involved in F1 all the luck for the future (your going to need it) and hope the drop in ratings does not affect you too badly. Good luck to Jenson, Lewis and Paul as it is your fan base that will take the biggest beating.
It's been fun. Goodbye.
Comment number 22.At 19:32 27th Nov 2011, Riggadon wrote:
"I won't dwell on the reasons for the BBC doing the deal we have on the rights - that was debated and discussed when the news was announced back in the summer "
No it was'nt. You did your little deal and then announced it. The rest of us have had to lump it. There was no debate or discussion from your side at any point since you announced it.
Please resign.
Comment number 23.At 19:32 27th Nov 2011, tomjol wrote:
"One of our key criteria was to try to avoid too many major clashes with other big sporting events we are covering, particularly the London Olympics next summer."
Why am I not surprised? Once again, nothing must stand in the way of the mighty Olympics!
"I won't dwell on the reasons for the BBC doing the deal we have on the rights - that was debated and discussed when the news was announced back in the summer"
Trotting out "good deal for licence payers" and "cuts across the BBC" is not debate, nor is it discussion.
"We've had to face some tough choices and we recognise that some people have strong views about the F1 deal."
But you didn't bother to find that out beforehand, far too interested in the good name of BBC Sport over what might have been best for the ordinary viewer.
"But now things have begun to settle down"
Ignoring the continuing complaints does not means things are settling down.
Comment number 24.At 19:32 27th Nov 2011, eattheword wrote:
Well, I guess this is where F1 and I part company thanks to the new deal. I'm not sure I can be bothered to follow it when only half the races will be shown on a non-subscription channel, especially as some of those ten seem to involve processional displays (e.g., European GP). Bah, humbug!!!! It's been a fun 16 years or so.
Comment number 25.At 19:33 27th Nov 2011, dcwinter wrote:
"I won't dwell on the reasons for the BBC doing the deal we have on the rights - that was debated and discussed when the news was announced back in the summer - other than to reiterate the point that the BBC as a whole is facing considerable cut-backs."
We never got the answers we deserved as fans for why you went to SKY and did the deal the way it was done. Still utterly disgusted and won't be watching again...
Not that the BBC cares - I doubt this is even read...
Comment number 26.At 19:34 27th Nov 2011, Oddsodz wrote:
What I still don't get is how you can say that you are saving money with cut back and so on and yet "STILL" spend the (give or take) same amount of money sending the BBcF1 team out to "ALL" the races to do the filming and recording of the shows and and so on. How can you be saving money if you are doing the exact same as you are doing right now? You can't. What this says to me is a simple case of selling the TV rights on to pay for something else. Such a shame. The fans have really lost out here. The job that the BBC F1 team have done with F1 the past 3 years is just been out bloody standing. I Really feel let down by the BBC management about this. What is even worst is the fact that the BBC will not listen to the fans. We don't want to watch it on Sky. We want all races on the BBC because the BBC has the right talent on and off the screen to do the best job. The show has won awards. Fans have screamed till they are blue in the face. WE don't want to watch it on Sky. We want you, the BBC to do it. I Could go on about how good the show is. How the on screen team have such good rapport with the teams in the padlock. And so so much more.
At the end of the day. The fans here in the UK have lost out big time. And this will be the end of F1 on the BBC. As time goes by, you will lose all your adunce to sky because if you have to pay to watch it all on Sky. You might as well watch it all on Sky. Not point paying to only watch half a years worth.
Comment number 27.At 19:34 27th Nov 2011, rich wrote:
Comment number 28.At 19:35 27th Nov 2011, coachdriver56 wrote:
Seem we now have tennis,what sad way for the bbc to lose the F1 coverage we have enjoyed.
ben and babs should be sacked for the insulting way we have been treated,you guttles people still not able to be honest on the sell out to sly.
Comment number 29.At 19:37 27th Nov 2011, mt544 wrote:
"I won't dwell on the reasons for the BBC doing the deal we have on the rights - that was debated and discussed when the news was announced back in the summer - other than to reiterate the point that the BBC as a whole is facing considerable cut-backs."
Could you please inform me as to when this debate took place? as I don't believe there has been any feedback from the BBC when people have raised questions. Also, why is everyone going out to the races even when you are only showing highlights. My final question, an this is the one I want answering the most. Why are the BBC sticking with the extended highlights option, when the agreement says you can do full race re-runs albeit delayed?
Comment number 30.At 19:37 27th Nov 2011, Suzanne wrote:
Seems rather fitting that the F1 forum faded away to nothing. Will it be available in its entirety from iPlayer or will it chop off as we finally got to hear from a British driver?
Comment number 31.At 19:38 27th Nov 2011, Jon Conner wrote:
The calendar for "live" races next year is a joke, a real kick in the teeth for true fans of F1. Enjoy your new expensive building bbc, and the reality trash tv you continue to buy in and produce. The TV tax is not long for this world, then we will see just how long you last against your $ky friends.
Rest in peace F1, murdered by the bbc.
Comment number 32.At 19:38 27th Nov 2011, coachdriver56 wrote:
Comment number 33.At 19:39 27th Nov 2011, MartinGPG wrote:
The dissapointment about Sky / BBC has been covered in depth before.
We now know who is offering what and when and no doubt there was no free choice of races for BBC.
However my gripe is about the BBC's coverage of non-live races -- everywhere you use the word 'highlights' and have two different lengths of programme 90mins and 120 mins.
Assuming that a few extra minutes coverage would not be a problem for BBC I have to assume you have a contractual clause that says they have to be this way -- if not then it is very bad for the fans who can't afford to pay to view.
Why not a delayed re-run of the race?
Very dissapointing!
Comment number 34.At 19:39 27th Nov 2011, Vroomfondel wrote:
It is extremely disappointing that there is no mention of the BBC showing delayed full races. I'm pretty sure that Bernie said that the BBC has the right to do this so it would be a real slap in the face if you decide not to. It surely wouldn't be beyond the BBC to find the time to show these on the red button. I would much rather watch the full race with poor picture quality than highlights in HD.
If it is not possible to watch all of the full races without giving money to Murdoch's Sky, my 20+ year love of F1 will have to come to a reluctant end.
Comment number 35.At 19:40 27th Nov 2011, keepf1freetoair wrote:
BBC you are a joke. First you take away half of the coverage, then we are promised full re runs and now only highlights. This deal was bad enough in itself but to not even bother to show the races in full later in the day is truly disgraceful and disrespectful to F1 fans of this country. Hang your head in shame Ben, though no doubt we wont even get a response from you again. Pathetic.
Comment number 36.At 19:44 27th Nov 2011, JG-Jonno wrote:
So, the final act of the BBC before the hideous new deal comes into force is for the forum to dissolve into the ether half way through.
The presenting team having to sell this new deal as 'better' than alternatives at the end of the main show today was truly insulting to the fans, and probably embarrassing for them.
If you couldn't have afforded it, fine, but you should have dropped it or shared it with another Free to Air network, rather than a pay TV network which couldn't get into the sport another way because of the Concorde agreement that binds the sport together.
At the very least you should ensure somewhere on the BBC, available to all, there are FULL RERUNS of EVERY lap of EVERY race, even if it's a late night repeat that people could record or see on iPlayer. Extended highlights are meaningless, as those who truly follow the race like to follow the strategies as they unfold, anticipate, and read the race along with the commentators.
The BBC's remit is to act in the public interest. This deal is manifestly not in the interest of the public, as it makes less F1 available live to everyone in the country. Because the BBC had the rights, they had the power, and you chose to deal with Sky instead of ITV, Channel 4 or Channel 5 - you therefore chose to go against the public service remit of the organisation - I'm normally a great fan of the BBC, but you've let us, and your organisation, down.
Comment number 37.At 19:47 27th Nov 2011, WoodyWGC wrote:
Ben, please can you explain this in detail and answer the following questions.
'A word on the race split. Just to be clear, it wasn't the case that the BBC was simply able to select its preferred 10 races to cover live - under the terms of our rights agreement, the allocation was decided through a negotiation with Sky, with each broadcaster able to prioritise specific choices within certain parameters.'
How EXACTLY did you select the races to cover? BBC chose one to cover, Sky chose one BBC not covering? Too what extent was Sky able to stop BBC covering specific races and how did this work? I don't understand. Prioritise specific choices - what choices and what are these parameters you mention?
Comment number 38.At 19:48 27th Nov 2011, Oliver wrote:
I still fail to see why an award winning program which is bringing in record viewing figures gets the rough treatment and not some of the other shows on the BBC that have nowhere near the same ratings?
What an absolute disgrace with the amount of opposition you have, and the fact that its OUR money that pays your salary, that you couldn't even explain why you didn't share rights with C4, and haven't even properly explained how much of the race we will actually see on these 'highlights' shows.
Comment number 39.At 19:48 27th Nov 2011, Timx19 wrote:
Not good enough Ben. It would've been better for the BBC to pull out completely and let another free-to-air broadcaster have a shot. Instead you've given us the worst of all worlds. You've let a Pay TV operator get a foot in the door, a situation that would not otherwise been possible - and you've locked in the situation until 2018.
Don't patronise us by trying to sell this half baked mess. A pig with lipstick is still a pig.
....and as 'Head of Interactive' can I say there hasn't been much of that over the past 5 months. The 8000+ complaints seem to have been tossed in the bin.
Comment number 40.At 19:48 27th Nov 2011, Dan wrote:
With no Brundle, that's the final straw.....I won't be watching BBC or Sky F1 coverage......after 25 years of being a dedicated fan & going to the odd race, it's time to call it a day....
Comment number 41.At 19:49 27th Nov 2011, jonty1512 wrote:
@Riggadon (22) Well said that man!!
Comment number 42.At 19:49 27th Nov 2011, Phil wrote:
You still haven't told us how this happened. Why wasn't a deal done with Channel 4? It's a simple enough question which still hasn't been answered, which people will keep on asking as they make do with second-rate coverage next year. If you can't tell us because of a non-disclosure agreement with Sky/FOM, can you at least tell us that?
It still isn't clear what 'extended highlights' means. Live pre-race, post-race but with any boring bits in the middle cut out? Will there be F1 forums at races which aren't live?
Comment number 43.At 19:50 27th Nov 2011, geoff26358 wrote:
bernie said bbc could show whole races if they wanted 1st last british and monaco
you let martin go shoddy work you refused a reply to complaint email time to move dish to RTL
Comment number 44.At 19:50 27th Nov 2011, wilko_bbc wrote:
The best part about many races was the grid walk and the commentary from Martin Brundle. I don't have Sky, I am not going to get Sky, so today was my last F1 race.
It's all but impossible in today's world to not know the result and while it's sometimes good to see how the result was obtained, frankly I wouldn't watch any BBC coverage now purely because I feel insulted by the BBC by this monumentally stupid decision.
I'll simply spend the 5-6 hours every other weekend that the BBC have returned to me on something more productive and just look at the results in the evening.
Bye bye F1, I've watched you for over 20 years and your coverage has got better and better, but you are not worth me having to shell out £30 a month to watch.
Comment number 45.At 19:50 27th Nov 2011, mags wrote:
3.4 million people watched the qualifying session yesterday and you've won yet another award for the Monaco coverage and your happy to sell out the sport and the fans to Sky, 10 live races and a extended highlight show isn't good enough for a sport with an increased following especially when your funding channels and shows hardly anyone watches.
Absolute disgrace, you should all be ashamed of yourselves
Comment number 46.At 19:50 27th Nov 2011, bossieads wrote:
Having being very annoyed and frustrated at this decision, the only positive remaining for the BBC was to show full re runs/replays of all of the 10 races it is showing live and it appears it is not doing this. I presume the 90 minute highlights will include a 10 minute intro and about 20 minutes for interviews/analysis so only 1 hour of racing. Why not just do a 2 and a half hour showing for people who want to watch the whole race even if it is shown on BBC2 or the red button. I certainly will not be tuning in for highlights as only watching a full grand prix can paint a picture of the race, strategy, etc.
So Ben, why can't the BBC be bothered to show full re runs? SEE: https://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2011/sep/02/bbc-reruns-sky-formula-one
Can you actually respond to the concerns of the licence fee payers this time Ben, or will you hide away again?
Comment number 47.At 19:50 27th Nov 2011, David Bradbrook wrote:
Although reluctantly I accept the need for change the Forum exit debacle was the very worst way to bow out. It begs the question why, whatever the technical problem, you could not have a continuity announcer on standby to keep viewers better informed - a petty cost in the overall scheme of things! An apology graphic saying resuming ASAP morphing to a BBC logo is the poorest exit you could possibly have devised. and yes I agree with others that you have over hyped what you are trully offering next year. Disappointing in the extreme!
Comment number 48.At 19:50 27th Nov 2011, Lahmy wrote:
Mods will be working overtime tonight :D
Comment number 49.At 19:50 27th Nov 2011, MarkC wrote:
This is a bad deal for viewers and all the spin will not alter the disappointment and outrage caused. If this is a money saving exercise (due to the FREEZE in funding) then why are you sending out the entire team for every race, despite serivng up highlights. I've got rid of Sky and won't be watching next years poor offering.
Comment number 50.At 19:50 27th Nov 2011, Davidjamesred wrote:
When will you come out of hiding! The choice you made is nothing short of a joke if I was as bad at my job as you are as yours I'd be sacked! It's is criminal that I have to pay the tv tax that pays you wages.
The reason you chose not to show the races is cutbacks, so how why send what's left of a good tram to all the races! Come out of hiding and answer some questions from a lot of very upset f1 fans!
We keep hearing how many millions watch the show so why get rid of it? Good luck getting 6 odd million views watching whatever rubbish your lot decide to put on!
Complete sell out!
Comment number 51.At 19:51 27th Nov 2011, dansus wrote:
For those asking, the savings in rights fee reduction is in the region of £25m per year.
Comment number 52.At 19:51 27th Nov 2011, neezee52 wrote:
Comment number 53.At 19:52 27th Nov 2011, Alf Written Down wrote:
One of the races that the BBC will be showing live is the European Grand Prix in Valencia. Which has never been anything other than dull during it's entire existence.
I don't believe anyone in BBC Sport should resign, I think you should all be sacked.
Comment number 54.At 19:53 27th Nov 2011, mapheaven wrote:
Well good luck with the half of the F1 races
Comment number 55.At 19:53 27th Nov 2011, Alf Written Down wrote:
PS Don't you DARE say the lack of coverage is because the BBC are facing cutbacks. You've just spent £600m moving to Salford. Cutbacks my eye.
Thanks for stitching us all up Ben, thanks a million.
Comment number 56.At 19:54 27th Nov 2011, Bebbet wrote:
"The first thing to stress is that we will be at every race, bringing the season to life for BBC TV viewers."
So, let me get this straight: The BBC can't afford to show every race live (despite clearly having access to the footage, seeing as highlights will be shown), but it CAN afford to send a crew out to every race?
And we're STILL yet to hear why the deal was made with SKY (a premium-rate broadcaster) and not another terrestrial channel.
This whole thing makes less and less sense the more announcements are made!
Comment number 57.At 19:54 27th Nov 2011, Ralph Macchio wrote:
i can tell by all the comments above me, people are still feeling very bitter on this subject.
as already said, this issue has not been debated or discussed. we were told what was happening and the F1 on-air team were not allowed to discuss it on the program.
it appears it had been promised there would be full re-runs after the live event, this i could find acceptable but it would appear thats not the case at all.
personally i find highlights a waste of time, its like reading half a book then skipping to the end, you dont get the full story and can often miss out key parts.
the way this has been handled is appalling and continues to disgust me.
i love this sport but to pay for a sky subscription to continue to watch it? i dont think so.
Comment number 58.At 19:54 27th Nov 2011, thanksfornuffin wrote:
Thanks for everything. I will be watching Sky. Scrap the licence fee.
Comment number 59.At 19:56 27th Nov 2011, walshy wrote:
I am very disappointed about the reduction in BBC coverage for 2012 but will not launch a bitter tirade but instead say thanks for the great fun you have given us over last 3 seasons. I hope you keep EJ and Ted for 2012.
Comment number 60.At 19:56 27th Nov 2011, keepf1freetoair wrote:
"I won't dwell on the reasons for the BBC doing the deal we have on the rights - that was debated and discussed when the news was announced back in the summer"
NO IT WASNT! You received 8500+ comments on your blog and thousands more via the BBC complaints website and you couldn't even be bothered to reply. YOU didn't debate anything, you simply hid away thinking people would forget. Well they haven't. Not only do you sell out to sky, but now you wont even be showing re runs, only highlights. You and the BBC are one big joke!
Comment number 61.At 19:56 27th Nov 2011, Chrissy077 wrote:
It's incredibly disappointing to find that the BBc have wasted the little money they seem to have on this half hearted attempt. As a sky subscriber I won't be watching bbc coverage any longer. I wish they had got rid of it all and used the money more wisely.
Comment number 62.At 19:56 27th Nov 2011, Davidjamesred wrote:
Mmmmmmmm not one positive comment about you selling out!
Comment number 63.At 19:57 27th Nov 2011, believil wrote:
i as a person is having to face considerable cut-backs, and as F1 is the only thing i watch on the BBC then you will no longer be receiving my license fee.
Thanks for your understanding during these difficult times.
Comment number 64.At 19:58 27th Nov 2011, Timx19 wrote:
Ben, thanks for the link to the BBC's Delivering Quality first page. Here's another one :
Its the one where Caroline Thompson says no decisions on cutbacks will finalised before the BBC Trusts consultation. The consultation hasn't closed yet, so you could've fooled me!
Comment number 65.At 19:58 27th Nov 2011, Cayacer wrote:
Got to say, awful choice of races, look at this seasons highlights, Canada, Germany, Italy, all of these are going to be "90 minute highlight programs", which I assume means about half an hour of actual racing coverage?
How do the BBC expect anyone to watch races with them? Those that have Sky, will watch all the races on Sky, rather than half on the BBC, and most others won't want to watch half an F1 season.
It's a joke that the BBC sold out to Sky, I still hope that Fota can do something, but I can't see it happening.
As it stands, today was my last F1 race, as I cannot take an interest in half a season, and cannot afford Sky.
Comment number 66.At 19:59 27th Nov 2011, AntonBear wrote:
I'm as disappointed as the next F1 fan with this. I already have a basic Sky package so "luckily" will ONLY have to pay an extra £10.00 a month to get the Sky F1 channel.
What I find bizarre is that a format that is winning the awards for the BBC is getting amended, for what is surely the worse.
As bad as the decision is I am ever positive and would like to say the following:
All races live in HD
Martin Brundle
No ads during race
F1 & related programs 24/7
I'd rather not pay for it, but it's not too bad for an additional tenner. However for those not already on Sky, having to pay an extra £30 plus is a kick in the teeth.
I do agree with previous comments that the BBC editors (and even the commentary team since the announcement) have been very reluctant to respond to anything on their blogs.
I understand jobs are at stake, but for a service I pay over £140 a year for where my opinion isn't taken into consideration I would at least appreciate transparency.
Comment number 67.At 19:59 27th Nov 2011, spurs_surfer wrote:
Oh dear, how as the currents rights holder, could the BBC not have negotiated to show the more interesting races and not the boring, insipid dross that is China, Spain, Valencia(european), Korea & Abu Dhabi.. What about Italy, Canada & Australia, great races & cheaper to travel to im sure.. Also how can the BBC not show the opening race???
Sorry Jake, but guess I'll be watching the whole season listening to Martin Brundle on Sky.. Just hope they get a presenter of your caliber!
Comment number 68.At 20:00 27th Nov 2011, James Nicholson wrote:
Ben, I would suggest that this is going down like a lead balloon?
Comment number 69.At 20:01 27th Nov 2011, myerla wrote:
Will the highlights program be available on I player? Oh what is the point in asking? It's not like you would reply
Comment number 70.At 20:02 27th Nov 2011, Ian wrote:
I can't believe all the moaning. Either watch the BBC or get Sky. I am sure most people have both. BBC's coverage has been superb, but Sky's will also be excellent, as is all the other sport they cover.
Comment number 71.At 20:03 27th Nov 2011, Mike wrote:
BBC Cutbacks?? You managed to find millions to secure the 'crown jewel' Six Nations! 4.7 millions viewers per game, same as F1
I agree with Riggadon too - "I won't dwell on the reasons for the BBC doing the deal we have on the rights - that was debated and discussed when the news was announced back in the summer "
It was never debated or dicussed. No one at the BBC said a word. Why were C4 not included in the discussions to keep F1 FTA??
We pay your wages, surely we have a right to a say in what gets shown on the BBC.
Comment number 72.At 20:03 27th Nov 2011, tony4662 wrote:
I was watching the f1 forum and it just dissappeared,what happened?. I am another who disagrees with the bbc not showing all the races, we will know the results before we see the race,so whats the point of even showing it. It it so unfair to people who either dont want Sky tv, or just cant afford it.
I just think its unbelievable how they`ve figured this out, I mean do away with half of eastenders or other rubbish, that way we will see ALL the races instead of just the results.
Comment number 73.At 20:04 27th Nov 2011, JohnW wrote:
@hdsport82 #9 i understand what your saying but Sky get ALL of the races. Why do they get to pick 3 races? BBC have been sold short, but hey, they get everything they deserve.
Comment number 74.At 20:04 27th Nov 2011, Bob wrote:
My TV licence will be cancelled as soon as the BBC fails to show an F1 race live.
There are alternatives to giving away the rights to a company that has systematically lobbied the government to cut BBC funding.
The BBC has a moral duty not to help subscription television services.
As others have said, other terrestrial channels should have had first option. I have suggested in the multitude of surveys that I have filled out for the BBC that if they made the iPlayer available as a subscription service to those living overseas then they would make enough money to afford sports like F1.
As with other sports, my interest dies as soon as it sells out to sky.
Comment number 75.At 20:05 27th Nov 2011, rt wrote:
Saw the new studios in Manchester yesterday - no expense spared! Its just a question of priorities really. The BBC's days are surely numbered??
Comment number 76.At 20:05 27th Nov 2011, KeepF1onBBCTweeter wrote:
BBC's handling of this matter and the tie-in with the Sky is disgusting. You should have walked away rather than play Bernie's game, and the BBC's wasting of all that cash on the Salford Quays centre is the root of this. Be ashamed, be very ashamed of your conduct.
Comment number 77.At 20:05 27th Nov 2011, Michaelw77 wrote:
Another great show today apart from the fault with the forum transmission. There are a number of questions the BBC need to answer:-
Mr Gallop states that the issues were debated and discussed. When did this happen? They have not answered any questions the fans have asked, such as
- They had a contract in place to show F1 for 5 years (as fas as I know all races live), so why was this cut short by two years?
- Why were Channel 4 not given the rights?
- Why, when on average you are getting 6 - 8 million viewers a race, are you cutting back on this sport when most other programmes would love anywhere near this amount
- Why do you have to keep Wimbledon and the Olympics? I doubt the viewing figures would add up to what you would get on just two F1 races!
- Why spend millions on ANOTHER singing 'talent' show?
To top it all off it now looks likely that you will have seperated one of the best F1 presenting teams ever. Martin Brundle is leaving and I can't blame him. If he is going to Sky I will watch the races on that channel (luckily I already have Sky but I don't want F1 going there) as he is the best commentator. But David Coulthard will be staying on the BBC probably due to his contract. This is a great shame as they wrok well together, as does EJ. I knew Jake would stay with the BBC but this is also a shame as he is avery good anchor. So well done to the BBC you have also ruined our presenting team!
Im guessing there will be no highlights of qualifying just a quick summary in the highlights package on a Sunday by which time everyone will know anyway! Jake said today that there would be more time to discuss things in the highlights programme as it's later in the day - Well if it's only a 90 minute programme how long will the highlights be if there is going to be more chat?!!
I have never written a post this long on any forum but I felt I had to. Please evry other fan on here we need to keep asking the BBC to gives us answers. they are meant to be giving us what we want!
Comment number 78.At 20:05 27th Nov 2011, poshfangary wrote:
To all the moaners, Yep BBC lost coverage, lost Brundle, Lost this lost that...DEAL WITH IT, I'll still be watching on BBC more to life than just complaining about why C4 wasn't involved, How much is spent etc etc...Who cares !!!! if you love the sport you'll watch it the contract won't change
Comment number 79.At 20:06 27th Nov 2011, MJP67 wrote:
Comment number 80.At 20:06 27th Nov 2011, Alistair wrote:
Why do the only people that think that this is a good deal are those that work at the BBC?
What I'd really like answered is why the need to send the team to all races? Surely you're just replaying highlights given to you by the official F1 feed.
Comment number 81.At 20:07 27th Nov 2011, Nat Wright wrote:
I think we all need to be a bit calm.....
SKY was always going to grab F1, I've been waiting for that for ages.
F1 isn't as popular as you think,
and eventually it's going to be sacrificed due to
a) budget cuts, like it or not,
b) Berine's greed for TV rights,
c) Domination of SKY.
Today was the end of a great era of BBC F1,
Let's see what the future brings. . . .
Comment number 82.At 20:07 27th Nov 2011, ProtestAgainstTheBBCIgnoringItsCritics wrote:
This is a very poor deal for BBC viewers. I see all messages are pre-moderated, that says it all.
Comment number 83.At 20:07 27th Nov 2011, onthebandwagon wrote:
Firstly, shame on the BBC for this fiasco - 3 years of what will be remembered as the Golden Age of F1 broadcasting ruined by selling out to Murdoch and co.
Secondly, please BBC do the sensible thing and use the commentary stream from Brundle at Sky, as you have the option to do as per the new contract. Once the visuals go over to the FOM broadcast, there is no need to have BBC and Sky producing two separate commentaries, of which Sky's (Brundle and Croft) will be far superior.
Besides, having fired Legard and lost both Brundle and Croft there aren't many options left (James Allen possibly, although there's plenty that don't like his style).
Comment number 84.At 20:07 27th Nov 2011, Rob Knight wrote:
I absolutely refuse to pay Sky to see the whole season in 2012 and beyond. I'm going to enjoy spending the money it would cost to buy a Sky subscription on going to a few more BTCC races as at least that is fan friendly and any races I can't go to will be on FTA television. I hope the BBC realises there are alternatives to F1.
I can't believe the BBC collaborated with Sky simply to stop another FTA channel getting the Formula 1 rights. It's a shame I can't stop paying the licence fee.
Comment number 85.At 20:08 27th Nov 2011, aden2012 wrote:
I have just watched the Brazilian Grand Prix and i was so dissapointed with the commentary. Why? Because you clearly had what was a team instruction to let Mark Webber win and it just didnt feel like i was watching a sporting event. The BBC pundits did not even attempt to critically examine what this meant for the sport and the fans - Instead it was dismissed as a conspiracy.
If I was Mark i would be ashamed of that 'win'
Considering the clear bias reporting regarding L Hamilton, the closeness of the BBC to some drivers/teams, I am excited to see what SKY will bring to the table.
Comment number 86.At 20:08 27th Nov 2011, Chris wrote:
Mr Gallop you never debated or discussed the issue in July and according to the last BBC Trust communication to me final findings still have to be announced.
Your behaviour has been atrocious, nothing from you from July until now and you still cannot give us full details of the new coverage. If I managed like that I would have been let go a long time ago.
The red button service failed today due to technical problems so we lost the last 30 mins or so of that - not a great advert for the future.
Mark Thompson is waffling on BBC Parliament discussing BBC efficiency programme and not doing very well.
Comment number 87.At 20:08 27th Nov 2011, Naitch1982 wrote:
I'm utterly appalled at the handling of this. BBC F1 has been an incredible, award-winning show with record viewing figures and yet the BBC has absolutely screwed the sport's fans over. What will we get instead? Tennis and athletics events that absolutely no-one cares about? Or perhaps the money is being spent on the return of the Boat Race? Brilliant.
Like many people before me have said, if you can afford to send out the F1 staff to every race and can also afford to fork out for no doubt at least a 6 figure sum for David Coulthard's continued services, why couldn't you have just kept full coverage? It just doesn't make any sense to me, at all.
If BBC Sport needs to save money, there's plenty of other areas that it could be saved in, for example the insistence on having a commentary team of at least 3 people on 5Live's live football coverage, along with at least a handful of other BBC journalists there at the same time who report for other BBC Outlets (local media, BBC News, BBC Sports website). No doubt all getting paid a small fortune too.
I've just signed the Government e-petition to keep F1 on free-to-air TV. As a licence fee payer, I have every right to determine where my BBC should spend it's money!!
Comment number 88.At 20:10 27th Nov 2011, HalfEvilHomer wrote:
I was stoked when the news broke that the BBc was taking the rights from ITV and looked forwrd to F1 on tv that would be good to watch for many years.....3 years down the line and its all fell apart. With Brundle leaving for Sky it begs the question who will replace him? I really really hope your not going to drop another bombshell and announce Jonothan Legard returning at lead commentator because really, i dont think i could survive with having to listen to him get it wrong on pointless 90 minute highlight shows.
Ive always enjoyed BBc programming and though the BBC woudl always do what was best for its viewers, but it seems that the views 6 million average viewers means very little. In sted we get to watch Wimbledon where its walys won by a non british competitor, rugby where the same occurs and other sports; while a sport where Britain is leading the way from teams to drivers gets shunted. The BBc has taken a massive down turn in my opinion and really i will definatly think twice before watching something for fear it might be cut just as it gets good....
Comment number 89.At 20:10 27th Nov 2011, Alan_G_Poole_Dorset wrote:
So what happened to the Concord agreement by where it was stated that all F1 events should be free to air? I know it was due to expire in 2013, I think, but this seems to have been conveniently overlooked in an appalling sell out by the BBC!
Mr. Gallop..... you should fall on your sword for absolute betrayal of all your previously supportive and dedicated F1 fans. We simply DO NOT have the financial resources to be able to enjoy live action in the future.
A sad day indeed and, I dare say, it will come back to bite you!
Comment number 90.At 20:11 27th Nov 2011, Robert wrote:
Jeremy Clarkson: "Valencia was, let's be honest, a little bit boring. I'm afraid I was fast asleep."
Comment number 91.At 20:11 27th Nov 2011, Chrissy077 wrote:
Never again will terrestrial television show f1 races and this is all down you bbc you have let us all down. Shame David isn't leaving for sky. I really feel for jake and the crew. Jake has the Olympics so presumably that takes precedence.
I'm disappointed that the bbc continue to show twaddle sports f1 smashes the viewing figures of, badminton horse trials for example, moto gp great north run London marathon Wimbledon a championship with no British winner for how many years. Yet two Englishmen and 1 scot. Two of which have a chance of winning something get kicked off.
The bbc didn't give the fans a say made the deal quickly so they could get rid of it. Six music had months.
Comment number 92.At 20:11 27th Nov 2011, Sharknose wrote:
The fact remains that BBC Sport has acted like a Trojan Horse and delivered the exclusive, live coverage of F1 in the UK to Murdoch's Sky organization.
You can promise so much: Make a moody "set to music piece" for every race - show a dozen "look at EJ & the guys having fun" videos - and interview a million hangers on in the paddock - but the fact remains....
...In terms of live coverage of actual F1 racing laps we are back to the coverage the BBC provided when I started following F1 in the early 80's.
Its an absolute disgrace the the mighty BBC should feel proud to nibble on the crumbs that fall from Murdoch's table when they served him the meal!
Comment number 93.At 20:12 27th Nov 2011, Bebbet wrote:
80+ comments and counting, and not ONE has anything positive to say about the Sky/BBC deal. I wonder what Bernie would think if he saw this.
More importantly, I wonder what the sponsors would say to Bernie if they saw this, and whether or not he'd spout more lies in an attempt to placate them...
Comment number 94.At 20:12 27th Nov 2011, magicmingus wrote:
Comment number 95.At 20:13 27th Nov 2011, Dizliz12x wrote:
End of the day the people of this country pay for the license fee that keeps the BBC running. As such don't we deserve something more than platitudes. The fans simply want to know if we get full re-runs or a version of the awful highlights you currently put out. Its not a lot to expect full race re-runs no cutting of the laps, yes you may have to sacrifice your VTs but as a fan i would not care one bit, the race is the important bit everything else fans can find online. For once it would be nice if the BBC consulted the fans and listened to what they want from the coverage.
Comment number 96.At 20:14 27th Nov 2011, sennenskies wrote:
The BBC has provided unsurpassed F1 coverage this year with the team of six (JH, MB, DC, EJ, TK and LM) and the production team providing outstanding live coverage and unrivalled access to the Grand Prix world.
What a great disappointment the star has shone so brightly for such a short time.
Comment number 97.At 20:14 27th Nov 2011, james white wrote:
here are the problems beeb!
the rich will purchase or already have sky (meaning they will not bother watching the beeb.
the people who can not afford sky TV will simpily not watch f1 on the beeb.
TOTAL VIEWERS: 2 (Murdoch, eclestone)
Comment number 98.At 20:14 27th Nov 2011, Michael Brown wrote:
56: "So, let me get this straight: The BBC can't afford to show every race live (despite clearly having access to the footage, seeing as highlights will be shown), but it CAN afford to send a crew out to every race?
And we're STILL yet to hear why the deal was made with SKY (a premium-rate broadcaster) and not another terrestrial channel.
This whole thing makes less and less sense the more announcements are made!"
My sentiments exactly!
Comment number 99.At 20:14 27th Nov 2011, Graeme wrote:
"The first thing to stress is that we will be at every race, bringing the season to life for BBC TV viewers."
Not much of a cost saving, then, still sending the team to every race.
"The plan is that races in the Far East time zone, which take place early in the morning in the UK, will be run as a two-hour show at 2pm. And for highlights of European GPs we're looking to run 90-minute programmes, going out at 5.30pm."
What about the North American races?
"One of our key criteria was to try to avoid too many major clashes with other big sporting events we are covering, particularly the London Olympics next summer."
Does this mean that we will get a better selection of races in 2013?
"I won't dwell on the reasons for the BBC doing the deal we have on the rights - that was debated and discussed when the news was announced back in the summer - other than to reiterate the point that the BBC as a whole is facing considerable cut-backs."
There was no debate or discussion - we were told of the deal, then all involved disappeared for a month and ignored all the comments and questions. Despite the BBC cut-backs, money was found to renew the deals on Wimbledon and 6 Nations Rugby - are these higher priority sports, even though they get lower viewing figures?
"But now things have begun to settle down, we are looking forward to next season and the creative challenge of telling the story of the 2012 F1 season in a new way for BBC TV audiences."
Can we look forward to edited highlights of every other episode of Eastenders, too?
Shame that a BAFTA award winning programme can have its heart ripped out so easily by those who are supposed to be working for the benefit of BBC viewers and sports fans.
Comment number 100.At 20:14 27th Nov 2011, Intrepid wrote:
I am not going out of my way to watch half a season, "extended highlights" for the other 10 races isn't good enough. I'm taking a principled stand and wether or not it makes a jot of difference or suceeds doesn't matter to me, I know that I myself am not helping to line Murdoch's pockets, and that man's company are not using my money to reward Bernie for this farcical and fan-unfriendly deal.
Perhaps if others follow my example, perhaps it might dent the ratings for both Sky and the BBC, hit bernie in the pocket and force a change that re-inforces the message that F1 should remain on a free to air channel in the UK.
My message to those who do have sky and are prepared to watch with Sky, just think about what you are doing; you are directly contributing to a company who is owned by Ruphert Murdoch, a man at the top of news International, owners of the Sun, the Times and the Sunday Times. More importantly however is that they also owned the News of the World, a paper whose editors and journalists are accused of, bribery, blackmail, invasion of privacy, phone hacking (of innocent victims of crime) and computer hacking. Please, just for one minute - or even better, during the winter break of the off season, please just consider what I have just posted.


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10 Comic Book Characters Who Would Make Terrible Friends
You love reading about their adventures, and feel like they are almost a part of your own world, but would you really want to grab a brew in real life with a comic book superhero (or villain)? Spoiler -- you wouldn't.
Here are ten comic book characters who would make particularly bad friends:
If there's one quality we look for in a friendship, it's that the person won't accidentally fry us, because they're basically a big blob of radiation in a sort-of man suit. If there are two things, then the second is that the friend know more words than "glurb," and "bb." DC Comics villain Chemo isn't gonna work out keeping those qualities in mind.
Sure, he's the Dark Knight -- insanely rich, and the most badass dude in Gotham City but if he isn't being an a-hole (on purpose) as billionaire Bruce Wayne he is being an a-hole (by accident) as Batman. Let's also be honest: he's never, ever going to return your calls.
He is – no joke – a super-villain who's also a sentient swarm of Nazi bees. That's like a perfect storm of things your mom told you to watch out for when you were making friends on the playground. Your mom didn't warn you about playground Nazis?
At first glance, you'd probably want to grab a brew with Marvel Comics most frequently inebriated Canadian. Chances are, if he doesn't accidentally slice you with his claws then he's gonna steal your girlfriend. Ask his fellow X-Men member Cyclops. Actually, don't ask, it's a touchy subject.
Matter Eater Lad
This member of DC's Legion of Superheroes – teens with powers from the future – does exactly what his name suggests: he has the amazing power to eat anything. Cool trick at a party, not so cool when he eats your Xbox 360.
A giant tree from space who only says, "I am Groot!" would be fun to hang out with maybe once or twice, but in the long term? Not the best conversationalist. Plus the whole eco-friendly idea gets a little awkward when he catches you using so much printer paper.
Another terrible friend from the world of Marvel's X-Men, Danger was the holographic training room the X-Men worked out in, until she got pissed about her "creator/friend" Professor Xavier just using her, and decided to try and kill everyone. We can't prove it but we feel like our gym equipment is trying to do the same thing.
The Incredible Hulk
Bruce Banner could be a cool, nerdy dude to hang out with now and again, but make him angry, and… let's just say, you wouldn't like him when he's angry. Plus he'll always be bumming clothes off you. "Where is the other pair of jeans I lent you? How do you rip so many pairs of jeans? Do you sleep in a wood chipper?"
Power Girl
To be fair, Karen Starr – the alter-ego of DC Comics' sort-of Superwoman Power Girl – is a pretty cool girl with a slight chip on her shoulder. But even if you had a good time hanging out, your OTHER stupid friends gawking at her boob-window will start to grate on the friendship after a while.
Scott Pilgrim
The creation of writer/artist Bryan Lee O'Malley, Scott Pilgrim is, easily, the worst friend in comics. He forgets everything people have told him, mercilessly grubs off everyone else, and is far more concerned with his own battles with his girlfriend's seven evil exes than anything else going on around him… and that's only in the first volume.


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Baking holiday cookies and cakes at such a break-neck pace, I suppose it was bound to happen; Palate fatigue of the worst sort. A sweet tooth turned sour, here we stand with just a few days remaining until the big x-day, and the last thing I want to think about are treats filled with sugar and spice. Yes, even a dessert-obsessed vegan baker has her limits.
But, a girl's still gotta eat, and in many cases I'm sure, feed lots of hungry guests descending upon the house and expecting goodies of all variety. Rather than assaulting them with sweetness, try easing into the festive feast, and passing out a few savory appetizers. Especially if you have a big dessert planned for later, it's best to shy away from excess candies before the big event anyway.
Tasty enough for omnivores and vegans alike, these easy, cheesy rice balls are an Italian classic, with a little seasonal twist. Although the time for Hannukah has long passed, it could still tie in the tradition of cooking in oil, if you're a multi-holiday family like us. The only thing you need to plan in advance is cooking and cooling the rice, and deciding on your favorite red sauce to accompany these moreish little morsels.
Pumpkin Arancini
These easy, cheesy rice balls are an Italian classic, with a little seasonal twist.
Pumpkin Arancini:
- 2 Cups Cooked and Cooled White Rice
- 2 Tablespoon Garbanzo Bean Flour
- 2 Tablespoon Nutritional Yeast
- 1/2 Cup Pumpkin Puree
- 1/2 Teaspoon Dried Sage
- 1 Tablespoons Dried Parsley
- 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
- Pinch Black Pepper
- 4 Ounces Vegan Mozzarella
- 1 Cup Seasoned Vegan Bread Crumbs
- Canola Oil, to Fry
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- Marinara Sauce
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- To assemble your rice balls, simply place the cooked rice, garbanzo flour, nutritional yeast, pumpkin, and spices in a large bowl. Mix together thoroughly until fully combined. Set aside.
- Cut your vegan mozzarella into little cubes, each about 1/2-inch on each side. Use two spoons or a 3-tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop out balls about the size of golf balls, and press one "cheese" cube into the center of each. Use your hands to gently round the rice balls out, fully covering the little "cheese" nugget inside. Make sure no parts of the "cheese" are sticking out, or else it will melt and ooze out into the oil. Toss each ball gently in bread crumbs to fully coat the exteriors.
- Heat about 2 inches of oil in a high-sided sauce pan or skillet to about 350 – 375 degrees, and add in 3 – 4 rice balls at a time, depending on the size of the cooking vessel. Fry for about 1 minute on all sides, until evenly golden brown all over. Carefully remove finished arancini and let drain on wire racks briefly, until cool enough to handle. Repeat with the remaining rice balls. Serve as soon as possible, with marinara sauce and fresh herbs on the side, or spooned right on top.
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Radiant Geometric Posters from Dan Reisinger
Taking in the graphical design work of the Israel based Dan Reisinger is almost like savoring the time in reading those short books with lots of cool and vivid illustrations right before bed when you were a kid. His taste in visuals is very fun to look at, and has a really great use of simplicity and geometry in creating clean looking design. Born in Yugoslavia and raised in Israel, he comes from a strong painting background and joined the air force before joining the design team at Israeli Pavilion later on in his career.
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R.S.O.W -- Menderes Mertoglu
Keeping the international flavor and putting Istanbul, Turkey based Menderes Mertoglu up as the reader submission of the week with his illustration & flyer design. In sending in his submission a few months back (yes, we're still playing catch-up with submissions), he wrote us a very simple but honest email saying who he was and that he had been following the blog for a long time, humbly suggesting that we might like his work and to have a nice day. Genuine and to the point.
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With winter approaching, let's again address Denver's homeless
By Billie Bramhall
Guest Commentary
As a retired Denver City Planner who has become concerned about the large number of Homeless people walking the streets of Denver, many with no housing or only temporary shelter, I turned my retirement volunteer efforts to finding adequate temporary shelter for Denver's homeless, following the city council's passage of the camping ban in May 2012. Since the passage of the ordinance, I discovered that Denver's homeless much prefer shelter to wandering the streets, many of them all night, dodging the Denver police.
In 2003, Mayor John Hickenlooper called together a group of people and organizations and developed Denver's 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness (The Road Home). Many parts of it were implemented but, possibly because of the recession and housing foreclosures, the numbers continue to grow. A yearly survey called Point in Time and Denver Homeless Out Loud's recent survey both show that most of these homeless people are Denver residents, once some of your or my neighbors.
I believe in the importance of a successful downtown area filled with young Millennials with nearby employment, elderly retired people like my husband and me who use nearby amenities that enrich our lives, and others who enjoy urban life. This should not occur at the expense of the large number of homeless people hit by the severe recession, foreclosed homes, loss of employment, and disability, etc.
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Spike Lee has apologized and reached a settlement with the elderly couple whose address he erroneously tweeted as that of Trayvon Martin's shooter. But that doesn't mean the derision is over.
Jon Stewart raised a point Thursday that many others covering the story have missed: Publicizing George Zimmerman's address could encourage the kind of vigilantism that got Martin killed.
Also read: Spike Lee Apologizes for Tweeting Wrong Address of Trayvon Martin Shooter
"Sending a lynch mob to the wrong address is a bad mistake," Stewart said on "The Daily Show." "But I gotta say: Even if it was the right address, that's still a bad [expletive deleted] mistake. Sending a lynch mob to anybody's address is a bad mistake."
Stewart added: "Spike, you're a 55-year-old man. Leave the cyber-bullying to teenagers."
Lee has apologized to the couple, David and Elaine McClaine — and agreed that the case should be resolved legally. "I deeply apologize to the McClain Family for retweeting their address. It was a mistake," Lee tweeted. "Please leave the McClains in peace. Justice in Court."
He also reached an undisclosed settlement with them, according to The Associated Press.
The man who initially posted the address sent it to Lee and other celebrities in the hopes that they would retweet it, which Lee did.
The McClaines say the exposure has been extremely difficult. In a clip played by Stewart, Elaine McClaine has said she has heart trouble, and David McClaine said he received a package for Zimmerman that said "taste the rainbow." He recognized it as a tagline for Skittles, the candy Martin was carrying when Zimmerman shot him.
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We would like to invite you to three one-day methodology seminars as well as one two-day practical seminar from November 9 to 13, 2015 in Hamburg.
In the three methodology seminars, our scientists and renowned guest speakers will be passing on their broad-ranging knowledge on the topics of foam analysis, surface tension and contact angle measurement. In addition to introductory training in the three subjects, interesting insights into current issues from the area of research and development will be provided. The central focus will be on the most important measurement methods in each subject area. Our seminar team will explain the theory and also demonstrate practical examples based on real-life measurements.
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13 of the coolest travel 'gimmicks'
By Tamara Hinson, for CNN • Published 14th October 2013
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Cruises are good; cruises with a pool table that levels itself as the ship rolls are awesome.
Here are some of the best gimmicks -- which we're defining as not strictly necessary but nevertheless fun things -- to be found in the travel world today.
What great innovation
have you noticed on your travels? Tell us below.
Gyroscopic pool table: Royal Caribbean
Radiance of the Seas
Royal Caribbean's
Radiance of the Seas
has the perfect solution for those considering a game of pool in rough seas.
Its gyroscopic pool table has what's known as gyroscopic self-correcting underpinnings, which means that, in rough seas, when the boat tilts one way, the pool table tilts the other to keep everything on the level.
Radiance of the Seas
from $1,155 for 11-night South Pacific cruise
Intelligent elevator: QT Hotel, Sydney, Australia
Traveling between hotel floors is an interactive experience at Sydney's QT Hotel.
The hi-tech elevator uses sensors to work out how many people are in the elevator and plays a relevant song from its extensive discography.
If you're in the elevator alone, "Are you lonesome tonight?" might play, while groups of three or more will hear party anthems such as Kool and the Gang's "Celebration."
QT Hotel
, 49 Market St., Sydney; +61 2 8262 0000; from $348 per night
Glass-bottomed pool: Holiday Inn Shanghai Kangqiao, Shanghai, China
Most people probably don't want the whole world to watch them swimming laps, but visitors going for a swim at the Holiday Inn Shanghai Kangqiao don't have a choice.
Look out below. Literally.
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The glass-bottomed pool on the 24th floor measures 30 meters (98 feet) in length and half of the pool protrudes out from the building over the street below.
Holiday Inn Shanghai
, 899 Dongfang Roa
, Pudong, Shanghai, China; +86 21 5830 6666; from $110 per night
Blue screen hotel room: Blue Line room at the Gladstone Hotel, Toronto
The Blue Line room's walls are adorned with silhouettes of scantily clad women and cowboys against bright blue walls.
However, it's no ordinary blue. The shade is chroma-key blue, the color used for blue screens, allowing guests to video themselves against the walls and digitally insert their own backdrops at a later date.
Other rooms include the Felt Room, which resembles a sound-proofed chamber, and the Canadiana room, which has enormous forest murals.
Gladstone Hotel
, 1214 Queen St. W, Toronto, Ontario; +1 416 531 4635; from $202 per night
Hotel Montaña Magica, Los Rios, Chile
This Chilean hotel is so strange that it's hard to know where to begin.
For starters, it's a circular, volcano-shaped hotel in the middle of the jungle.
It's also covered with greenery, and at various points throughout the day it erupts, causing water to cascade down the side of the hotel.
The lodge was built by craftsmen from local communities who live and work within the 300,000-acre Huilo-Huilo nature reserve in which the hotel is located.
Huilo Huilo Montaña Mágica Lodge
, Km 55 Camino Internacional Panguipulli, Neltume, Región de Los Ríos, Chile; +56 38 2233559; from $202 per night
Glass-bottomed walkway: Royal Princess cruise ship
This glass-bottomed walkway was unveiled earlier this year, and can be found on Princess Cruises' Royal Princess ship.
Ocean views of a different kind.
The walkway extends eight meters (28 feet) beyond the edge of the vessel and is the first of its kind to be found aboard a cruise ship.
Those who choose to "walk the plank" have nothing to fear -- the glass is more than an inch thick, or four times the thickness of the average car windshield.
Royal Princess
; Princess Cruises direct travelers to
book through a travel agent
; prices from $1,786 for four-day cruise along U.S. West
Revolving hotel: Marmara Antalya, Antalya, Turkey
Marmara Antalya is the world's first revolving hotel.
The 2,750-ton building floats in a tank holding 478 tons of water.
The hotel's three lower floors are submerged, and it's the three floors above ground which rotate, with the help of six electric motors.
So, although visitors will never get tired of the view, guests who suffer from motion sickness might steer clear.
Marmara Antalya
, Sirinyali Mah. Lara 07160, Antalya, Turkey; +90 242 249 36 00; from $117 per night
Vegetation wall: Changi Airport, Singapore
Located in terminal three, Changi Airport's green wall is the world's largest vertical garden, measuring 300 meters (984 feet) by 14 meters (45 feet) and contains more than 10,000 plants.
There are four water features and the plants are secured to metal cables attached to an enormous framework, which allows their position to be altered.
The misting system used to water the plants also helps to regulate the internal temperature of the airport.
Changi Airport
Singapore; +65 6595 6868
Wine angels: Radisson Blu Stansted Airport, Essex, UK
Once visitors to the hotel's bar have selected their wine, an acrobatic "wine angel" steps into a harness and retrieves the bottle from among 4,000 in the 13-meter-high (42 feet) wine tower.
Swing for your wine.
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Radisson Blu Stansted
, Waltham Close, London Stansted Airport, Essex, UK; +44 1279 661012
Cat-obsessed railway: Wakayama Prefecture, Japan
If you need proof of how much the Japanese love their cats, a journey on the Wakayama Electric Railway may be in order.
Images of cats adorn the interior and exterior of the train and the Wakayama Electric Railway's official station master is a cat called Tama.
Tama is also credited with saving the railway -- before her appointment, the railway was struggling financially, but tourists now come from all over the world to visit Tama and purchase a range of Tama-themed gifts.
Wakayama Electric Railway
, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan; +81 073 478 0110
Undersea restaurant: Rangalis Island, Maldives
Ithaa (meaning Mother of Pearl) is an underwater restaurant in the Maldives.
The acrylic shell of the restaurant was constructed in Singapore before being shipped to Rangalis island, where it can now be found five meters (16 feeet) below sea level.
The transparent roof and walls provide diners with a 270-degree view of the blue waters and marine life surrounding the restaurant.
Ithaa Undersea restaurant
, sea floor, Rangalis Island, Maldives; +960 668 0629
Underwater escalator: Hualien Farglory Ocean Park, Taiwan
Visitors to Taiwan's Hualien Farglory Ocean Park can travel through the aquarium on an undulating airtight escalator as sharks, rays and other creatures swim above their heads.
Stairway to ocean.
Hualien Farglory Ocean Park
Equally impressive is the fact that the escalator is staggered, allowing passengers to ascend and descend into the depths of the aquarium on a single stairway.
Hualien Farglory ocean park
, Taiwan; +886 3 812 3123
Restrooms at the InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, Danang City, Vietnam
Bill Bensley, the architect responsible for this Vietnamese hotel, has designed more than 100 resorts and hotels in 26 countries.
He was eager to incorporate traditional Vietnamese design when he created the Danang Sun Peninsula resort, and this notion even extended to the restrooms, which are rigged out to look like enormous pieces of antique wooden furniture.
InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort
, Bai Bac, Sontra Peninsula, Danang City, Vietnam; +84 511 3938888
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Dharun Ravi reported to the Middlesex County Sheriff's Office to begin serving a 30-day sentence in a New Jersey jail for his conviction over using a webcam to spy on his college roommate during a tryst with a man, officials said Thursday.
Ravi, 20, turned himself in around 12:30 p.m. at the office in New Brunswick, N.J., where he was fingerprinted and photographed. The former Rutgers University student was then taken to the Middlesex County Jail to serve his time, Sheriff Mildred Scott told reporters.
"This is normal procedure," she said during the videotaped news conference.
The surrender had been expected after Ravi appeared in court Wednesday to formally agree to begin serving his sentence. Ravi could have remained free while the case and the sentence are under appeal.
With time off for good behavior, Ravi is likely to serve 20 days. In addition to the jail time, he will be on probation for three years and was ordered to perform 300 hours of community service. He was also sentenced to pay $10,000 to an organization dedicated to assisting victims of bias crimes.
In March, a New Jersey jury convicted Ravi of more than a dozen charges, including invasion of privacy and bias intimidation, after concluding he had targeted roommate Tyler Clementi because Clementi was gay. Using a webcam in the room they shared, Ravi was able to spy on Clementi during a date with a male friend. When Clementi found out, he killed himself by jumping from the George Washington Bridge in September 2010. Ravi was not charged in the death.
Ravi initially refused to apologize but relented this week and formally said he was sorry for the tragedy, which cast a national spotlight on the issue of bullying, especially against gays.
"I accept responsibility for and regret my thoughtless, insensitive, immature, stupid and childish choices that I made on Sept. 19, 2010, and Sept. 21, 2010," Ravi said in a statement issued through his lawyers this week. "My behavior and actions, which at no time were motivated by hate, bigotry, prejudice or desire to hurt, humiliate or embarrass anyone, were nonetheless the wrong choices and decisions. I apologize to everyone affected by those choices."
The sentence in the case remains a subject of controversy — and legal appeal. Ravi could have been given up to 10 years in state prison. Prosecutors argued that they thought the sentencing guidelines called for five years in state prison.
But at hearing this week, Superior Court Judge Glenn Berman, who presided over the trial, said he did not see how justice would be served by giving Ravi a long sentence to be served with hardened criminals.
"I can't find it within me to remand this gentlemen to a state prison no matter how I hold it unconscionable his conduct was," Berman said in court. "I don't believe that fits this case. I believe he has to be punished. He will be."
Berman defended the sentence he chose, saying it was fair. He said there was a difference between bias and hate.
"I don't defend his actions toward Tyler Clementi whatsoever. None. Nor does he," Berman said. "But I don't think it was motivated by hatred. And I'll stand on that."
Seattle slayings suspect shoots himself as police close in
On heels of Dharun Ravi verdict, 3 charged after teen's suicide
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Aster Data is aiming to implant the term "Massively Powerful Processing (MPP)" firmly upon the collective technology industry consciousness with its Data Developer Express visual development environment.
This point-and-click tool was first introduced earlier this year and is also listed as a free download on the Eclipse Marketplace website. The Aster Data Developer Express IDE claims to ease the development and deployment of MapReduce-enabled analytical MPP applications.
MapReduce is a programming model patented by Google in 2004 that supports distributed computing on clusters or large sets of data held in data centers. Google describes MapReduce as, an associated implementation for processing and generating large data sets. Users specify a map function that processes a key/value pair to generate a set of intermediate key/value pairs and a reduce function that merges all intermediate values associated with the same intermediate key."
According to Tasso Argyros, founder and CTO of Aster Data, "Our IDE has been proven to make it easy for developers and systems analysts to build, test and ... deploy rich analytic applications that leverage large volumes of data. Now, any developer or analyst that is familiar with the Java programming language can complete a rich analytic application in under an hour using the Aster Data Developer Express environment in Eclipse. Aster Data Developer Express delivers both rapid development and local testing of advanced analytic applications for any project, regardless of size."
Aster Data asserts that many of the MapReduce coding tasks, including programming concepts like parallelization and distributed data analysis, are addressed by the IDE without the developer or analyst needing to have expertise in these areas.
This simplification arguably makes it easier for developers to be quickly operational with this technology as it eliminates the need for them to have any deep knowledge of the MapReduce parallel processing framework.


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Electronic Arts was one of the few major brands not to run from Tiger Woods during the golfer's embarrassingly public sex scandal this winter, but that loyalty hasn't paid off, frets one analyst.
"We are concerned that Woods' scandal woes may have permanently damaged the sales potential of what we believe to be EA's third most important sports franchise, behind Madden and FIFA," wrote Doug Creutz of the Cowen Group. Creutz cited figures showing a 66 percent drop in sales on all platforms and nearly 86 percent slide in the game's sales on the Wii, alarming considering it lends itself well to motion control and has been a strong third-party title on that console otherwise.
The inclusion of Wii MotionPlus support in last year's title might have boosted sales figures and made the gap more glaring, but still, the falloff is not good news to anyone.
Electronic Arts' most recent statements on Woods came in January, and said simply that they considered the scandal to be a personal matter for Woods, and that even at the nadir of his crisis they hadn't seen much of an effect on game sales. True, but the latest title wasn't coming out then.
This year, Woods played a bit more of a subdued role in marketing, and also shared the cover of the game for the first time ever. It raised eyebrows, but at least there was a plausible reason - the inclusion of Ryder Cup team play, which explained the appearance of Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy on the cover and Woods with practically no speaking lines, instead playing straight man to some sight gags in video advertisements, one of them starring football coach Mike Ditka.
EA Sports can't distance itself much further from Woods without either altering the game or severing ties. At the same time, unless he pulls off a miracle and wins the PGA Championship, there just won't be any superstar performances to hitch the game to - just Tiger Woods, the former No. 1 golfer in the world who had an atrocious year following a humiliating scandal.
Analyst: Tiger Woods' 'Catastrophic' Wii Decline May Point To Scandal Damage [Gamasutra]


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A train station in Pireas, Greece.
I Had No Idea How Much I'd Need Her
The Parthenon is a temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, dedicated to the maiden goddess Athena.
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The Temple of Hephaestus, also known as the Hephaisteion or earlier as the Theseion, is a well-preserved Greek temple.
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Center for Environment Field Research Assistant
Eric found a love for ornithology after taking Dr. Munson's Birds of the Chesapeake course as well as the Bermuda Environment summer course. He participated in an intership at Chino farms where his duties included handling, identifying, and field study of individually marked birds, nest searching, radio telemetry, territory mapping, and data entry.
Campus Involvement
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- Student Dispatcher Supervisor at the Department of Public Safety