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Category Archives: Blog post
South Bank
K and I met up with Rojin yesterday and nipped round the National Gallery for a whistle-stop tour. We then wandered down the south bank towards the Tate Modern and I got to see the Globe Theatre for the first … Continue reading
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Madonna’s stupid comments
I was angered when Madonna of all people criticised London transport last week. She has also criticised the NHS in the past. I am not interested in ignorant rich people who think the roads, hospitals and other such useful things … Continue reading
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From Champagne to Climate Change
I’m back in London after a very refreshing holiday in Wales. The highlight was sitting in a hot tub looking at the moon whilst sipping champagne. That was pretty good. The worst bit was probably the time we trudged miles … Continue reading
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MOD in shock horror 1984 history rewrite
It’s good to see that teachers are resisting overt propaganda in schools. In an attempt to bring up a generation of young people with misconceptions about the Iraq war the the MOD has prepared lesson plans with their own version … Continue reading
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go UCL go
I was pleased to see that students at UCL have voted to kick the army out of union buildings. This is the third university in London that has seen such radical action. It’s pleasing to see that student unions are … Continue reading
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Walmart = death, destruction and all things bad
I have just finished watching a film called ‘What would Jesus buy’ featuring a rather eccentric activist Reverend Billy. The group he has set up has been campaigning about a variety of things but the film focuses on the anti … Continue reading
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Popular demand
As popular demand dictates so I must blog!! I seem to have been very busy over the last couple of weeks. I have indulged in a stream of visitors namely Mum, Will and Rich and in an abundance of museum … Continue reading
Serendipity and evolution
I’ve just had the pleasure of reading George Monbiot’s thoughts on careers. It’s quite a good article and particularly nice to read if you haven’t taken a traditional career choice route and you’re feeling like a bit of failure. It’s … Continue reading
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Eagleton, Amis and Dawkins
I’m saddened to see that Terry Eagleton faces the sack possibly because of his public argument with Martin Amis. Amis it appears made a rather nasty comment post 11th September: “There’s a definite urge – don’t you have it? – … Continue reading
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Flipping pancakes
I tootled off to watch The Verb being recorded on Friday night. It was all quite exciting and something I would suggest you do if you’re around London. The tickets are free which is nice. I then spent a very … Continue reading
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