Comment is Free – But is it Worth That Much?
When the Grauniad started their “Comment is Free” “blog” I dipped in out of curiosity. Unfortunately, it tended to sum up the underlying feeling I […]
News & Views
I’ve been tweaking News and Views in response to feedback. I’ve added a splash of colour, a “contact the admin” script and pruned a couple of the fora. If […]
Ransomware
The concept of ransomware managed to pass me by until a recent news item on the BBC Manchester area. On the BBC’s website, where I […]
Jack & Zena and the Database State
Via The Devil’s Kitchen, this story about a couple on the run from a forced marriage. It’s well worth reading and I can’t say anything […]
ADIs and the CRB
I note from the Driving Instructors Association, that ADIs are to be subjected to the pernicious Capita’s criminal records checks. It’s not that I have […]
Interesting Parallels
The iniquitous NHS IT scheme, that plans to include an electronic database of patients’ medical records is hopelessly over budget and behind time: The government […]
Passive Drinking
Via Mr Eugenidies and The Devil’s Kitchen, this little gem from our lords and masters – this time, the unelected buffoons in the EU: Dr […]
Prescott Right For His Job
According to Hilary Benn, John Prescott is the right man for his job John Prescott is “getting on with the job” as deputy prime minister […]
World Cup Song
Tony Christie has prostituted himself in the name of football. His hit song; (Is This The Way To) Amarillo, has been rewritten to give his […]
BritBlog 67
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