Putting Wurzelbacher in his place
In Europe, it's sometimes an easy cliché to dismiss fundamentalists in the US as dumb hicks, or wonder why they don't know better. George Monbiot's article casts a light on the murky origins of those failings - and why the people themselves aren't necessarily at fault.
The headline says it all, and , oh, I know how he feels
(Adds ABC story, paragraphs 7-10) WASHINGTON, Feb 22 (Reuters) - The Pentagon on Friday cast doubt on an account of military equipment shortages mentioned by Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, whose campaign team stood by the story. In...
Interesting that a whiff of sexual impropriety can push political/ethical impropriety out of view. Looks like McCain is quietly changing his tune on torture to satisfy the rabid right...
Model trains, the new rock'n'roll? In fact, a heartwarming story about a childhood love of model trains helping a father connect with his disabled son. Slightly soured by business wranglings
This is a good introduction to a VERY murky subject that makes me ashamed of our political class.
A rare example of a calm & considered look at the Northern Rock problem. All we need now is somebody to tell the shareholders to shut up and stop whining - as the saying goes "..the value of investments may go down as well as up".
I t says it all - just how much plastic crap is going into the ceans?
The case for impeaching Bush-Cheney by George McGovern
Just to make it all even weirder for outsiders!
Joe's film diary from the making of "The Beckoning Silence"
Nothing like this in Bedfordshire, sadly. Made my mouth water, and brought a tear to my eye. Long may they prosper
Assuming this is true...scary stuff. Can anybody find it on Google earth?
Whither computer recording: GarageBand et.al. Enough reason to buy a Mac?
Persian (or Iranian) or Arab - a humorous dissertation (on video)by one of the former on the differences
The embattled attorney general offered no clear explanation of the reasons for his departure or its timing.
Boris for London Mayor, or not...
The case for more public holidays in Britain: we're short-changed compared to most of Europe
On the paranoid outpourings of Migrationwatch
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