November 19, 2006
by Nosemonkey
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Two years ago, a semi-anonymous blogger was telling them that the 2012 Olympics were likely (not including infrastructure development and PR) to cost around £4.7 billion, rather than the initial estimate of £2.3 billion. Now they’re estimating £5 billion – … Continue reading
November 18, 2006
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I know I promised a return to quality on this place, but this is going to be more like Popbitch. Sorry… Politico spot: John Reid coming out of the Cavendish Square exit of the Oxford Street branch of John Lewis … Continue reading
November 17, 2006
by Nosemonkey
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From across the pond, here’s what’s going to happen if you forget your ID card, assuming our dear government are allowed to have their way…
November 16, 2006
by Nosemonkey
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France’s next president could be decided today as the Socialists vote in a three-way primary for their candidate to take on Chirac’s expected conservative successor, Nicholas Sarkozy. The front-runner for the socialists (on 49% – via) is currently thought to … Continue reading
November 15, 2006
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State Opening of Parliament today – a good day to bury bad news, so keep your eyes peeled.Already, we have: UK unemployment at seven year high – see the Office for National Statistics for the full report. Oh, there was … Continue reading
November 14, 2006
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According to today’s EU Politix press review, it is looking increasingly likely that the next president of the European Parliament will be the centre-right EPP group’s leader. (Yep, that’s the same group that David Cameron promised the tories he’d pull … Continue reading
November 14, 2006
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On the day of the Royal Premiere of Casino Royale (not the cult classic with Peter Sellers and Orson Welles, obviously), I’ve been jumping on the Bond bandwaggon over at my movie blog. So go on – pop along and … Continue reading
November 13, 2006
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For those still following the extraordinary rendition story, the secret CIA flights allegedly transporting prisioners from The War Against Terror, attention should be turned to Poland, where – according to the EU Observer – “a three day trip to Warsaw … Continue reading
November 10, 2006
by Nosemonkey
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Blogging has continued to be intermittent here for a couple of months – but all that is (probably) set to change. As from 17th November, I will be full-time freelance after three solid years working day-in, day-out producing lovely glossy … Continue reading
November 5, 2006
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Britain is supposed to be morally and legally opposed to the death penalty, so why is Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett expressing her support for the psycho ex-dictator’s imminent execution? Yes, the guy’s guilty (and guilty of far more than he … Continue reading
November 2, 2006
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Policeman in “does his job” shocker!
November 1, 2006
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Something new from me over at The Sharpener, providing some context to John Reid’s recent comments about the need for fresh innovation to combat terrorism.