Is it Art?
RAB draws my attention to the latest artbollocks. Graffiti by Sex Pistols frontman Johnny Rotten may be of greater significance than the discovery of early […]
Articles by Longrider
Sainsbury’s Diets
While on the subject of health and fitness, I noticed that I can access Sainsbury’s Diets for free, should I want to. I don’t particularly […]
Compulsory PE
The latest wheeze to come out of the sports lobby is compulsory PE tests. They liken games lessons as being as significant in the learning […]
More From the Archives and Artbollocks
Archways, originally uploaded by Longrider. Another image from my archives. This was taken in Pegairolles De L’Escalette about three years ago. Unusually for me, this […]
Blow Me Down
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 […]
Brief Admin Note
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 […]
Yetanotherthon
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 […]
Artwork for Mobiles
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 […]
Statement of the Obvious
Sea salt, we are told is just like, er salt… Rock and sea salt is no different to ordinary table salt, despite claims it is […]
Cyber Bullies
Katherine Jenkins is the latest example of the cyberbully phenomenon. The assumptions being made that this is exclusive to women – that it is driven […]