Kurt Cobain died this day, 1944?
April 5, 2011 6 Comments
Guardian
- Xbox One: Microsoft reveals next generation console – live blog May 21, 2013Microsoft is showing off its new rival to Sony's Playstation 4 in first major revamp of Xbox since 2005. Follow live coverage hereAmanda HolpuchAmanda Holpuch
- Apple CEO Tim Cook testifies at Senate hearing over tax practices – live May 21, 2013Apple has denied findings by congressional investigators that they use 'highly questionable' tax minimization strategy. Follow it live hereJim NewellJim Newell
- French historian kills himself at Notre Dame Cathedral after gay marriage rant May 21, 2013Far-right essayist Dominique Venner, 78, shoots himself at altar after writing blogpost condemning same-sex marriage lawA far-right French historian has killed himself at the altar of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris after declaring that more radical action was needed in opposition to same-sex marriage in France.Dominique Venner, 78, walked into the building at […]Angelique Chrisafis
- Cuba lifts import ban on domestic appliances May 21, 2013Personal importation of appliances including microwaves and fridges was restricted eight years ago during energy crisisCuba has authorised individual imports of appliances such as air conditioners, refrigerators and microwave ovens, lifting a ban imposed in 2005 amid a wave of energy shortages and blackouts.Islanders can now bring up to two such appliances p […]
- Eurozone crisis as it happened: Italian PM warns EU could 'implode' without action on growth and jobs May 21, 2013Enrico Letta says Europe must end its timidity on issues such as youth unemployment, or voters will 'make it implode'Graeme WeardenNick FletcherGraeme Wearden, Nick Fletcher
BBC News
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Liberal Conspiracy
- Why Cameron faces stiff resistance to gay marriage: mapping the UK religious right May 21, 2013Given the debate in the House of Commons, I think it’s well worth reflecting on exactly where opposition to equal marriage is coming from and, particularly, how that opposition is being organised. This map, which is far from complete, shows the extent to which our own religious lobby has already forged connections and assumed positions of influence throughou […]Unity
- Is the British economy actually ‘healing’? Let’s look at the evidence May 21, 2013The Chancellor has long been keen to tell us that “the economy is healing” and, according to the latest Bank of England forecasts, he might finally have some justification in saying this. At his press conference last week the Sir Mervyn King was able to revise up growth forecasts for the first time since the financial crisis hit. But there is much more to th […]Duncan Weldon
- What Labour plans to do on the gay marriage vote today May 20, 2013/images/frontpage/ed_miliband1.jpgSunny Hundal
- Farage ad for Tories urging them to defect makes sense May 20, 2013/images/frontpage/nigel_farage.jpgSunny Hundal
- Why we don’t believe Osborne’s latest excuse against the Robinhood Tax May 20, 2013It's fair to say George Osborne has never been the Financial Transaction Tax's biggest fan. But, clearly feeling his priorities were still not perverse enough, the Chancellor then launched a legal challenge against the European's proposal, arguing it would be bad for his friends in the City.Guest
Bob Piper
- This is the end…As those of you who drift along here occasionally to catch up with my ramblings will undoubtably have realised, I haven't really had a great deal of enthusiasm for blogging over the last year or so. So, in the immortal … Continue reading →
- Mantel slaughtered for criticising royal grovellersA splendid piece from The Guardian about lazy journalism and raging hypocrisy. To see the Mail gasping at Mantel's suggestion that the duchess is “designed to breed” when it has been on “bump watch” since she walked down the aisle … Continue reading →
- The ‘F’ wordRoy Lilley in brilliant form on the Francis Report: Well, I've done it. With a bucket of builder's and a box of Hobnobs, I've ploughed through the Francis Inquiry Report. I'm not sure I'm going to be too popular for … Continue reading →
Iain Dale
- ConservativeHome Diary Week 6: Who Are The Harlots of British Politics?Back in 2009 I published Nigel Farage’s autobiography. Not a single bookshop chain would stock it. Booksellers have always been of a leftish persuasion and they proved impossible to shift. In late 2011 we published an updated version, called Flying Free, which contained three added chapters, including the full story of his plan crash on election day. He had […]
- The Swivel Eyed Loon Cameroon Should Be Named & Shamed But Our Journos Are Frit Because of LevesonThe Times and Telegraph regale us with front page stories of a Cameron ally who has called Conservative Party activists ‘swivel-eyed loons’. This is how James Kirkup in the Telegraph reported it. Grassroots Conservative activists are “mad swivel-eyed loons” who are forcing Tory MPs to take extremist positions opposing gay marriage and Europe, one of David Ca […]
- It Shouldn't Happen to a Radio Presenter: No 8 - Interviewing at Short Notice: Tia Sharp's Grandmother“Can you get here in 30 minutes. You’re doing an interview with Tia Sharp’s Grandmother and stepdad.” This phone call from my LBC producer came the day after Stuart Hazell, Tia’s Grandmother’s ex-partner had been sent to prison for 38 years for Tia’s brutal murder. They hadn’t done any other radio interview, so for us it was a big deal. I knew the basics of […]
Guido Fawkes
- Rotherham’s UKIP Child Catchers Finally Say SorryRotherham council’s decision to remove three children from a foster couple because they supported UKIP sparked huge levels of anger among the readers of this blog, and elsewhere. Today, seven ...
- Miliband’s Google Glass HouseJust one problem with Ed’s Google-bashing this afternoon: Google shouldn't be going to extraordinary lengths to avoid paying its taxes. My article for @HuffPostUK huff.to/1a0NDFY— Ed Miliband (@Ed_Miliband) May 21, ...
- Sir David Nicholson Was DoomedIt was only a matter of time… Tagged: Anyone But Gordon, Twat Watch
Lola Adesioye
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