Politics

Global warming has passed the tipping point, and catastrophe is unstoppable says James Lovelock

Admin | Saturday 1 March 2008

Climate science maverick James Lovelock believes catastrophe is inevitable.

The true cost of the war in Iraq

Admin | Thursday 28 February 2008

‘In 2005, a Nobel prize-winning economist began the painstaking process of calculating the true cost of the Iraq war. In his new book, he reveals how short-sighted budget decisions, cover-ups and a war fought in bad faith will affect us all for decades to come.’ Read more at The Guardian.

How will Manchester fare if there’s a recession?

Admin | Friday 22 February 2008

Walking around Ancoats recently I noticed how many of the buildings (many old cotton mills) are still empty. Some are semi-derelict, in other cases the shell has been tarted up a little, but not much done inside. It’s hard to know how many apartments in the converted and newly-built blocks are occupied. If it hasn’t … How will Manchester fare if there’s a recession?

LGBT History Month: the 20th anniversary of the Section 28 Rally, at Manchester Central Library (video)

Admin | Thursday 21 February 2008

Well done to Manchester Libraries for the program of events they’re running for LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) History Month. My guess is they haven’t had much money to spend on this and I hope next year they will be given more. But they’ve put on some interesting events.

What people are asking this week (no. 789): The LGF

Admin | Tuesday 19 February 2008

Why doesn’t the name of the LGF (or ‘Lesbian and Gay F**kwits’ as the poppets are known locally) include bisexual or transgender? Who could be dropped next? Lesbians perhaps?

Biggest ever North Sea security operation after woman dreamed about bomb on oil rig

Admin | Monday 11 February 2008

A woman employee on a North Sea oil rig had a disturbing dream that there was a bomb on the rig.

Labour councillor gets down with the kids

Admin | Friday 8 February 2008

I spotted this in the local Labour propaganda sheet. Note the two guys at far left and right of the picture who can hardly believe the embarrassing spectacle. Also the one front right who takes emergency action to avoid being identifiable in such a tacky photo opportunity.

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