August 29, 2009
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TweetI’ve just watched President Obama’s eulogy at Senator Ted Kennedy’s funeral. It’s not often you see a standing ovation at a funeral, but on this occasion it was perfectly appropriate. Obama gave a moving, dignified and informative tribute which was … Continue reading
August 28, 2009
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TweetHere’s a great quote from Oklahoman US Senator James Inhofe on the embryonic Health reform bill: I don’t have to read it, or know what’s in it. I’m going to oppose it anyways. From the Express-Star with a hat-tip to … Continue reading
August 28, 2009
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TweetThe exam results we are seeing come out at the moment are historic. The children who are getting their exam results this summer are the first set of children to be solely educated under a Labour government. They would have … Continue reading
August 28, 2009
by Paul
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TweetHere’s a great quote from Oklahoman US Senator James Inhofe on the embryonic Health reform bill: I don’t have to read it, or know what’s in it. I’m going to oppose it anyways. From the Express-Star with a hat-tip to … Continue reading
August 28, 2009
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TweetThe best tribute to Ted Kennedy I have read is this one from Michael Tomasky in the Guardian, entitled, simply, “Ted Kennedy made the US a better place”: There are and will be more Kennedys, but the Kennedy era is … Continue reading
August 26, 2009
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Tweet I was very sad to hear of the death of Senator Ted Kennedy. He achieved more as a Senator than some US Presidents achieved in office. A towering figure in the US. He was a benchmark “liberal”. In the … Continue reading
August 24, 2009
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TweetA couple of straws in the wind regarding Esther Rantzen: Linda Jack tweeted at the weekend thus: At Love Luton Hate Racism – Esther Rantzen spoke – vry short sed nothing at all, not even 2 condemn fascism! And from … Continue reading
August 23, 2009
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TweetThere is a disadvantage to going on a camping holiday to the most beautiful place on earth (Fowey, since you ask). Or perhaps I should rephrase that. There is a disadvantage as a Vodafone subscriber going on holiday to the…. … Continue reading
August 23, 2009
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TweetMany congratulations to the England cricket team on winning back the Ashes! I can hardly believe it! I had to ignore this particular match because I was afraid of disappointment. Special mention must go to Andrew Strauss who has proved … Continue reading
August 22, 2009
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TweetMany congratulations to Danyl Johnson from Arborfield, who is a teacher in Reading, on his breathtaking debut on X Factor this evening. It’s not often that the words “Arborfield” and “Showbiz” go together, but on this occasion they indubitably do. … Continue reading
August 22, 2009
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Tweet ….But I think I will be avoiding any contact with the TV or www.bbc.co.uk/sport for the next day or so. I can’t take the suspense…. Tweet This Post Tweet
August 22, 2009
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TweetI preface this with the usual disclaimer. I did not buy the Daily Mail today but I did read it using a free copy helpfully provided at the excellent Victoria Park cafe in Newbury. Say what you like about the … Continue reading
August 22, 2009
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TweetIt is heartening for Fowey Regatta to feature prominently in several of the big circulation papers today. Well, not actually a report on the winners of the Troy class sailing race or anything like that. Several papers have pictures of … Continue reading
August 22, 2009
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TweetAlmost everyday (indeed several times a day, sometimes) we are reminded that David Cameron seems to be very unsuccessful at taming the beast which is the Tory party. At times it is ridiculous how he smarms his way around pretending … Continue reading
August 22, 2009
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TweetIn the context of the Meghari release, it is worth recalling the case of Ernest Saunders, who was one of the “Guinness Four” in the trial involving that company. I quote from Jeremy Warner in the Independent: In an appeal, … Continue reading
August 22, 2009
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TweetOn A week is a long time, Jo Angelzarke has written an excellent post about the ‘Real Women’ document. I did see my role as that of Devil’s Advocate when I posted about this earlier. As a standalone policy presentation … Continue reading
August 22, 2009
by Paul
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TweetI preface this with the usual disclaimer. I did not buy the Daily Mail today but I did read it using a free copy helpfully provided at the excellent Victoria Park cafe in Newbury. Say what you like about the … Continue reading