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Who is this “We”?

November 11, 2013 Longrider 14

Speak for yourself. Why are we a nation of buffoons who can’t work thermostats? Given that we spent centuries humping suitcases around before someone thought […]

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You and Me Both…

October 31, 2013 Longrider 6

The subject of sexuality-specific broadcasting is – in common with the related issue of racially targeted shows – sensitive and treacherous, and one which, as […]

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Tell Me About It

October 29, 2013 Longrider 23

Conspiracy theories… I’ve had more than my share of run-ins with conspiracy theories. Occam’s Razor cuts through them every time, but still people are willing […]

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Algorithmic Piffle

October 22, 2013 Longrider 7

Google’s autocomplete displays our inner dark discrimination – apparently. A UN Women ad campaign is highlighting the discrimination found in Google search terms and its […]

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If the Devil…

October 6, 2013 Longrider 11

Could cast his net… Protesters have gathered outside the offices of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday to voice their opposition to what they described as “grotesque acts […]

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Welsh and French

October 5, 2013 Longrider 21

The Welsh it seems are trying to do a France. Language campaigners say they will start a campaign of non-violent direct action unless government policies […]