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A Tour of the Minor Parties 3 – Socialist Labour Party
From one megalomaniacal trade union boss to another. The first thing you see when visiting the site of the Socialist Labour Party (apart from the appalling design) is a big picture of their fearless leader Arthur Scargill. Now I have … Continue reading
A Tour of the Minor Parties 2 – No2EU
After yesterday’s poor start I’m hoping that today’s contestants, No2EU, will turn down the crazy. Web Presence Not bad actually. Pretty static but it contains links to twitter, their facebook page and a nice little video that summarises their position. … Continue reading
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A Tour of the Minor Parties — Welsh Christian Party
The European Elections are ominously close. Like a lot of people I’m finding myself disenchanted with the mainstream political parties. This state of affairs might drive me to abstain where it not for the fact that the European Elections are … Continue reading
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I’ve Fallen And Can’t Get Up
This isn’t something I see a lot in Cardiff. It makes me wonder what actually happened. I can only assume that the car was deliberately flipped over.
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Back From Skiing
I guess I shouldn’t be amazed by how quickly the glow from a holiday wears off after intersecting with work. Photos linked below for those that are interested.
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Exploding Barrels are Red
If video games have taught me anything it’s that explosive barrels are red, and that all buildings have a liberal supply of them to use as impromptu ammunition against ones enemies. The heating at work has been broken all week, … Continue reading
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Resolutions
Or should that be vague plans? Attend FOSDEM. I’ve been incredibly lazy the last few years and haven’t attended. Try to prevent the PET Centre from eating my life. This is probably more of a vain hope than a resolution. … Continue reading
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Christmas is a Time for Walking
Back up north for Christmas. Staving off torpor by going for long walks in the country.
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My Friends Electric
I saw a slightly unusual delivery vehicle on my way to a meeting today. Yes, that does say “Zero Emission Electric Vehicle” on the back. I’m pleasantly surprised to see things like this out and about.
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Badass
My descent into responsible adulthood continues apace. The vacuum cleaner that came with my current flat appears to be powered by elastic bands. It doesn’t suck. So finally in a fit of practicality and technophillia I bought one of these. … Continue reading
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