Monthly Archives: February 2005

Write to your MP and an MP website report

Posted on February 15, 2005 by Tim Ireland

WriteToThem.com – the new and improved version of FaxYourMP – is now in beta release. Go and enjoy. You may also be interested in the release of ‘From Weird to Wired’: MPs, the Internet and Representative Politics in the UK. … Continue reading →

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Backing Blair – first DoS attack?

Posted on February 14, 2005 by Tim Ireland

The Backing Blair site has been down for the last 30 minutes following a complaint to our providers. We’re just now trying to find out more about the nature of the complaint, but it’s unlikely to be legitimate. Here’s a … Continue reading →

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Portugal campaign blogs

Posted on February 14, 2005 by Tim Ireland

I’ve been advised by Rui that there is a election in Portugal on the 20th of this month and almost every leader of a major party has a weblog: Jeronimo de Sousa – comuniste party Jose Socrates – socialist party … Continue reading →

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One swept over, the other swept under

Posted on February 14, 2005 by Tim Ireland

The World Press Photo Of The Year 2004 is likely to be seen by many more people than the World Press Photo Of The Year 2003. I’m sure you can work out why.

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The Valentines Day massager

Posted on February 14, 2005 by Tim Ireland

OK, we’re officially in campaign season. The starting gun won’t be fired until early April, but Labour’s launch of their vacuous pledges and Blair’s helicopter dash make it clear that the race has already begun. There have been a number … Continue reading →

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Bloody brilliant cartoons

Posted on February 11, 2005 by Tim Ireland

These will cheer you up no end. This is the best thing ever. [edit – site was moved, links have been updated.]

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Man to marry horse: film at 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11

Posted on February 11, 2005 by Tim Ireland

Glorious front page on the Independent today. Here’s a round-up. How brave of Tony to appear on the hard-hitting show Richard and Judy. How pleasant that Bush tried to suppress the pre-9/11 report into al-Qaeda. Ooh, look… nukes! Oh, did … Continue reading →

Posted in Page 3 - News in Briefs, The War on Stupid, UK General Election 2005 | 5 Comments

B3ta ad auction ends tonight

Posted on February 10, 2005 by Tim Ireland

Only about 8 hours to go on B3ta’s landmark advertising auction and the bidding has just gone a nudge over 200 squid. UPDATE – Winning bid 404.90. Pity. I thought they’d crack a grand at least.

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Ask Tony Blair a Question

Posted on February 10, 2005 by Tim Ireland

I love that they chose today to launch this. And I have a special question or two that you may wish to ask him yourself. :o)

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Backing Blair launches

Posted on February 10, 2005 by Tim Ireland

We’re good to go: Backing Blair Take a few moments to enjoy our first campaign ad and then come back here when you’re ready. (waits) OK. Initially, I want 3 things from you. It’s up to you how much you … Continue reading →

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