Jul
7
Two sides of sterling
July 7, 2007 | 1 Comment
Back in May there was renewed talk of Scottish independence following some elections . . . most folks pretty much paid little attention, including most Scots, who know a good deal when they see one. Some though already seem comfortable with a separate Scotland. Take a look at the receipt below sent to me by […]
Jul
4
He’s oot . . .
July 4, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Great news. AJ is out and on his way to Jerusalem . . . good to hear that he was able to hear the radio while in captivity. These messages weren’t in vain. He heard them all and has just called them an “absolute inspiration”. Worryingly AJ’s just said that some of his captors had […]
Jun
26
Surf’s Up Down Under
June 26, 2007 | Leave a Comment
I woke this morning to find a few pics in my inbox from some pals in Botany Bay . . . this one caught my eye Note the white foamy beast’s proximity to the rocks; that, and the nasty-looking white impact zone make this a definite look-but-don’t-touch . . . which obviously had no significance […]
Jun
25
The Power of the Mob
June 25, 2007 | Leave a Comment
To Hyde Park to see Aerosmith in action. I’ve not been to a large outdoor concert in years and had forgotten the little customs and habits that can make or break the day. One new development seems to be people holding up camera-phones now instead of lighters. A technological advance I suppose and in terms […]
Jun
16
Gangrene in Gaza
June 16, 2007 | Leave a Comment
As with all international crises I like to put myself in the position of those suffering through them. Of course, living a comfy live in the UK means I’ll never get closer than a rough, approximation of what things are like on the ground but it’s the least you can do. So what would you […]
Jun
7
Well Well Well My Novell
June 7, 2007 | 2 Comments
The first I knew about the deal was when a former colleague told me a bunch of engineers in Germany had resigned in disgust. ‘Not another shady deal with Microsoft?’ ‘Yup.’
May
30
Beyond Satire
May 30, 2007 | Leave a Comment
One Both of these TV shows is are fake: Grief Digestion Theatre Live plays performed by a cast consisting entirely of people who’ve been informed of the death of a close relative a mere eighteen seconds before stepping onstage. This week: Michael Frayn’s Copenhagen. The Big Donor Show A terminally ill woman selects one of […]
May
25
Fanta Vier in London
May 25, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Uncle Pauly’s Kraut Pop guide. Caught the Vier last night in Kentish town’s Forum. Despite the change of date and venue the lads were greeted by a very appreciative, largely German audience who went wild when four blokes ambled on stage with Teutonic timekeeping at 9pm on the dot . . . cue sheepish grins […]