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It’s a Miracle

May 2, 2011 Longrider 5

I realise that sainthood in the Catholic church comes with all sorts of rules and regulations. I also realise that Pope John Paul II was […]

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Oops!

May 1, 2011 Longrider 8

Yesterday’s fatalities on the M11 were tragic enough. But the thought springs to mind, this being a road and vehicles having steering wheels, people could […]

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Lack of Foresight

April 30, 2011 Longrider 2

The prize for lack of foresight just has to go to Harold Goddijn when commenting on the embarrassing revelations that his company, Tom Tom had […]

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That’s Just Tough

April 30, 2011 Longrider 2

Activist groups are getting their knickers in a knot because Facebook has pulled their profiles. It seems that such organisations as UK Uncut, Chesterfield Stop […]

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Don’t Tell the Cats

April 28, 2011 Longrider 20

Oh, my word! Domestic dogs, cats, hamsters or budgerigars should be rebranded as “companion animals” while owners should be known as “human carers”, they insist. […]

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If Ever There Was Doubt

April 27, 2011 Longrider 5

A little while back I commented that those seeking political power should have some life experience behind them –  having worked and therefore seen and […]

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Just Like Everyone Else?

April 25, 2011 Longrider 7

Why is it that journos presume that they speak for everyone? Hadley Freeman commits just that error today. Get out the union flag clothing, sport some odd […]

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Orphans of Liberty

April 25, 2011 Longrider 0

Today we launch Orphans of Liberty. While James and I are administering the new blog, its success depends upon the quality of writing –  and […]