Category: News
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iPhone Launches Mass Transit Revival
Is there anything this thing can’t do? Apparently now we’ll all be taking the train so we can get more time playing with it… If only 😉 Technorati: Apple | Environment | iPhone | Mass Transit
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Christians Forced to Leave Iraq
Thanks to Will for the heads up on this article suggesting that Christians in Iraq are being forced to leave their homes as their neighbourhoods are ‘Islamicized’. One wonders what Qur’an these people are reading, as I’m pretty sure the holy book demands that Christians are treated well and allowed freedom to worship. Certainly, Surah…
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Blair, Brown, Catholicism and The Protestant Work Ethic
So, after 10 years and a roller-coaster political ride, we say goodbye to Prime Minister Blair, and hello Prime Minister Brown. Personally, I’m optimistic. I think we desperately need some new energy, vision and impetus in British political life, and I think Brown is the right man for the job. What has been interesting though…
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We ALL Like Paper-clip Thieving, Staple Snatching Sheep Have Gone Astray
According to some new research, over two thirds of the population have ‘broken the law at some point’. The law-abiding majority appears to be a myth… Or is ‘borrowing’ from work, whether phone calls or stationary, a victimless crime, and part of the payback we expect from the Faustian pact we make with companies in…
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Urgent Help Needed – Fire at The Simple Way Community
Many of you will know Shane Claiborne, and maybe will have read his book The Irresistible Revolution, or read about The Simple Way community in Philadelphia. A fire has totally destroyed their buildings. 8 families are homeless. Please read on and consider supporting these wonderful people in this great time of need:
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London Olympics Logo | Newness Disturbs?
So, the debate over the new London Olympics brand has raged on for more days than a debate about a graphic really ought to… Hasn’t it? Initially it was just the aesthetics, but, while many people mentioned it made them feel sick, but then some of the video pieces really did. The Mayor has waded…