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In praise of talented friends
As you know, I always like to support people who Do Their Stuff independently of the corporate mainstream. And when those people are my friends, hey, they even get free advertising here! Jon Boyes is a classical and flamenco guitarist … Continue reading
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Murder less foul
For George Bush, there are two types of murder. The first type is very very bad indeed. George is so sure of this, he uses his ultimate legislative power as president to stamp it out. Dirty, nasty murder. Gone. Sure, … Continue reading
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Record breaking weather
This afternoon, temperatures are set to be hotter than at any time since yesterday afternoon. Even at 5:00 this morning, the sun strength was greater than at any time in the previous eight hours. This is likely to be the … Continue reading
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Hurrah for Henry Porter!
From yesterday’s Guardian, one of the best summaries I’ve seen explaining why the government’s proposed ID card system is wrong… Henry Porter: Beware of Card Tricks
World Cup 2006: Day 25
FINAL: Italy 1 – 1 France(Italy win 5-3 on penalties) World Cup finals rarely live up to the full-blooded attacking abandon of the earlier rounds, because there’s just so much at stake. Both France and Italy had demonstrated their full … Continue reading
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World Cup 2006: Day 24
Third place play-off: Germany 3 – 1 Portugal I’m sure I’m not alone in wondering whether there’s really any need for a third place play-off match at all. Both teams are beaten semi-finalists, physically spent and in mental anguish over … Continue reading
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World Cup 2006: Day 23
Semi-final: Portugal 0 – 1 France Do you mind if I just dispense with any attempt to be impartial for this one? I’ve been a good boy so far, don’t you think? I haven’t said “C’MONYOUINGERLUN!” once, have I? I … Continue reading
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World Cup 2006: Day 22
Semi-final: Germany 0 – 2 Italy Classic. Less than three weeks ago, Germany were plodding unconvincingly through their first two group games, while Italy were showing off their self-destructive tendencies in spectacular fashion against the USA. But now look at … Continue reading
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World Cup 2006: Day 21 (part 2)
Brazil 0 – 1 France The resurrection of Les Bleus is fast becoming *the* story of the tournament. They looked good against Spain, but tonight’s performance against Brazil looked even tighter and more organised. Zidane, who looked forlorn and frustrated … Continue reading
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World Cup 2006: Day 21 (part 1)
England 0 – 0 Portugal (Portugal win 3-1 on penalties) Rubbish. Yes, I know this is where we’re all supposed to talk of heroism in the face of defeat and didn’t the plucky lads try hard, but that’s just not … Continue reading
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