Feb
24
Gaddafi: just who is the chubby assassin?
February 24, 2011 | Leave a Comment
It’s clear that at the time of writing Gaddafi’s days as leader are numbered . . . but what I wanna know is what will happen to voluptuous bodyguard No 1.?
Nov
14
Dub Colossus, Nov 10th, Bloomsbury Ballroom: review
November 14, 2010 | Leave a Comment
As with any Dub band bass is key and the Colossus groove doesn’t disappoint. Add in the rumbling trombone and pretty soon the soles of your feet are tingling with soporific steadiness; like cold lager with curry it’s the perfect accompaniment to the Ethiopian supergroup’s infectious brassy pazazz. The elegant décor of London’s Bloomsbury Ballroom […]
Nov
1
Hollow Halloween
November 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment
This handy cut-out-n-keep guide to shooing away kids doing a spot of guising arrived from my local council a few days before October 31st. It’s easy to go into Daily Mail white froth mode but my beef is with the cost. A few thousand of these across the whole of Lambeth Borough comes to a […]
Nov
11
WHYS reviewed in the Telegraph
November 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment
A review of the WS’ most fun programme, World Have Your Say: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/6501080/World-Have-Your-Say-global-discussion-that-asks-the-unaskable.html Indeed, rather than telling his team to toe a PC line, Sandell instructs them to go and “ask the unaskableâ€.
Oct
27
Own a Drone
October 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment
The mental intricacies of Scott Adams’ mind are a thing to behold. . . when he starts off he goes to some weird and wonderful places. Here he muses on the concept of hiring time to fly a Predator drone. He’s filed this on his blog under the category of ‘General nonsense’ . . . […]
Oct
15
Dangerous job
October 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment
I used to think the divers who made safe sea-going mines were doing a dodgy job . . . how about removing a bomb belt from a dead terrorist? Steady now . . .
Oct
8
The Spaghetti Western Orchestra
October 8, 2009 | 1 Comment
A sight last night to behold. The finely coiffed and be-cashmered clientele of the South Bank’s Queen Elizabeth Hall screaming out the theme tune to “The Good, the Bad, the Ugly” in perfect unison.
Aug
1
Rich pickings
August 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Ever wondered how stressful it would be to be on the board of Google? $30.2m of stress to be exact . . .