Monthly Archives: December 2004
Budd Inquiry: No favours, just lacking a conclusion
BBC – Calls for fresh Blunkett inquiry: The Tories and the Lib Dems are calling for a second inquiry into the fast-tracking of a visa application for David Blunkett’s ex-lover’s nanny. Sir Alan Budd found a “chain of events” linked … Continue reading
50 squid White Stuff vouchers up for grabs
One day left. Get to it.
Attack on Mosul
Please excuse me for restricting my comments to a single picture. I may add more links as the day goes on. Bush insists: ‘Life in Iraq is better than under Saddam’ Blair pays surprise Baghdad visit Reporter’s log: Blair in … Continue reading
BoyOBoy – Give Me A Weapon Of Mass Affection
Bwhahahahahahahahaha! This is pure genius. (Link goes to official site. 12.7 Mb Quicktime video opens in pop-up window.) UPDATE – Also worth seeing; the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory trailer.
Another big believer
Meet Ray Dickenson. He too wishes to bring to your attention the secret elite behind the BBC.
We are now officially in pre-election mode
Myself, I’ve been in pre-election mode for weeks now… but today it’s official. The Telegraph is predicting a snap poll, but the most likely date still appears to be May 5. Ooh, here’s an interesting quote… Independent – Blair to … Continue reading
ID Cards, Abu Hamza and welfare fraud
BBC – ID cards plans pass first hurdle: An attempt to derail the government’s controversial plans for identity cards has failed in the House of Commons. In the first Commons vote on the scheme, MPs voted by 385 to 93 … Continue reading
Evil, Santa, Evil Santa, and lots about the Interweb
Look, kids! It’s Santa. Michael Jackson’s Thriller in Lego. The server is getting a hammering; your mileage may vary. I took these two ideas and made a picture for you (see right). Time Magazine’s Person Of The Year is… George … Continue reading
Curse us and our woolly thinking
I get emails most days. Some are worth sharing; others aren’t. This one is most definitely worth sharing, and was sent in reaction to I Believe In The BBC: —– Original Message —– From: XxxXxxxx@aol.com To: manicATbloggerheads.com Sent: Sunday, December … Continue reading
It’s hard to imagine a greater nightmare…
Woman charged with killing an expectant mother and cutting 8-month-old baby from victim’s womb Woman in court over baby cut from womb Is this the kind of thing that happens when there is no governing moral standard? Where does this … Continue reading
