I’ve just been in the States, which I’ve thoroughly enjoyed, but which did get me wondering about the collective self-respect of the nation. Exhibit A: Auntie Jemima’s Butter Rich Syrup, which I had on my rather large breakfast waffle. Now the label for this is quite illuminating – The “Butter rich” slogan in big letters …
Come for a stroll in Central London. Yes, once they stop the traffic for the annual May Day march it becomes quite a nice place. So grab your placard & we’ll see you in Clerkenwell Green on May 1. In the meantime, get stuck into this Virtual May Day march.
Yet more union puppies. A very nice game for Work Your Proper Hours Day by the extremely clever WillFlashForCash.com – can you beat my score of 8:04?
Yes, it’s that time of year again! Now I have a very understanding employer and though I do have to put in a lot of hours at some points in the year, I manage to manage them pretty well overall (still committed to what I do, but not the workaholic I used to be!), but …
“I’m voting for George Galloway”. Admittedly I have context on my side here in that he’s up for eviction in Big Brother, and I’d like to see him off our screens for a bit. The papers are full of letters from his consituents, complaining that by going on telly, he’s drawing his MP’s salary and …
More doggy nonsense from the very talented Eclectech and Doghorse. This one isn’t at all suitable if you’re sensitive to bad puns! Unsecured Loans h m u k
A cute new flash animation from Doghorse and Eclectech – No puppies were harmed in the making of this piece (I hope). It’s a cruel world where even the Andrex puppy can’t go to the loo! Update 29 Sep 05: And another, this one for the bookies’ union, Community. Probably not very relevant if you …
Brian Eno is also very concerned about our dodgy voting system, and is using MySociety’s swanky new PledgeBank to recruit fellow supporters to MVC’s campaign. He wants you to join him in his recruiting efforts, and has started a pledge that you can join online. Sign Brian’s pledge here. It’s also worth checking out PledgeBank …
Back as a kiddy I was a fervent supporter of proportional representation (about the only chance my then party would have had of getting double figure seats). Since ’97 though, it’s been tempting to think pragmatically and do anything that’ll prolong Labour’s time in office and artifically extend their majority, so my interest – and …
is that it’s not enormously exciting. The royals aren’t very exciting either, but they at least do warm the cockles of a few old dears, and everyone likes a nice parade, so they seem to be more popular than the alternative – if only just because it’s easier to have a festival for something pointless …