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Blow Me Down

November 19, 2011 Longrider 10

An editorial in the Guardian argues for less government. Now, with 119 MPs and peers in government, and at least another 46 MPs serving as […]

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Brief Admin Note

November 19, 2011 Longrider 4

Henceforth any comments that attempt to patronise me with the “you don’t understand” canard will be summarily deleted. I have placidly tolerated this little rhetorical device once […]

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Yetanotherthon

November 18, 2011 Longrider 4

The BBC’s annual fest of celebs being rather puerile for the sake of raising money for their Children in Need appeal will be dominating their […]

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Artwork for Mobiles

November 18, 2011 Longrider 2

So now you can get an Emin or a Hirst for your mobile device. Limited edition contemporary art for mobile phones, designed by the likes […]

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Cyber Bullies

November 16, 2011 Longrider 3

Katherine Jenkins is the latest example of the cyberbully phenomenon. The assumptions being made that this is exclusive to women –  that it is driven […]

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Sleeping on the Job

November 15, 2011 Longrider 4

There are calls, apparently, for the Downing Street cat, Larry, to resign after being observed sleeping when he is supposed to be out ratting. There […]

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Tyne Bridge

November 14, 2011 Longrider 8

Tyne Bridge, originally uploaded by Longrider. While on the subject of photography, here’s another from my archives. I hadn’t long bought my Nikon E5700. At […]

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More on Speed Limits

November 13, 2011 Longrider 22

The Chief Constable of South Wales is opposed to the proposed raising of speed limits on the UK motorway system. His reasoning is that the […]