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Halloween

October 31, 2006 1

It’s bloody well started. I arrived home an hour ago and Mrs Longrider had to move the car so that I could get the bike […]

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Picto-Personality Test

October 29, 2006 2

The Picto-Personality Test You are a person who is incredibly tranquil and values peace above all else. When alone, you appreciate being able to do […]

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Bat out of Hell III

October 29, 2006 1

I recall clearly that day in 1977 when I first heard “Bat out out Hell”. I was captivated. The loud, racy beat combined with clever lyrics; […]

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The True Face of Islam

October 26, 2006 1

Between me hearing about this story this morning on the radio and getting to a computer this evening, I see that Sheik Taj Aldin Alhilali […]

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Gas Guzzlers in Richmond

October 25, 2006 5

I first heard this story mentioned on the radio this morning. Naturally, it has been gathering pace during the day and was featured on Jeremy Vine’s […]

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Two Years On

October 23, 2006 3

Today, this blog turns to years old. When I started, I wanted to write about those things that were making me angry; Identity cards, David […]

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Raise the Driving Age Limit?

October 22, 2006 5

I see from today’s Observer that the safety lobby is calling for a raise in the age limit for obtaining a driving licence. Another teenage […]

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Beer Fingerprinting

October 21, 2006 2

The onward and relentless surge of enthusiasm for surveillance by those who would control our every move (and, doubtless, thoughts if they could) continues apace. The […]

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The Nature of Libertarianism

October 19, 2006 1

This post started life as a comment on Doctorvee’s post about libertariansim, UKIP and the Devil’s Kitchen. However, it became rather rambling (as is my […]