New Global Meme! (hopefully, oneday, I mean if it takes off…..)
I have always wanted to create a Meme, and I can’t think of anything better than DVD’s in a fridge. The idea is to choose a DVD which has hurt you in some way – made you cry or scared you. Then, a la Joey from Friends, put it into the fridge because there … Read more
Pics of a dead octopus
OK, the title is a little misleading, but the old Norgas Headquarters in Killingworth, near Newcastle was designed by legendary architects Ryder and Yates in the 60′s I think. The building stood on legs which were supposed to be reminiscent of an octopus’ legs hanging down from the building. The ground floor was completely open … Read more
My work on radio
In an attempt to increase my (already considerable) track record of playing about with but not particularly succeeding with different mediums, I have started a radio production course which I am finding is one of the most creative things I have ever done! The course is run by the Workers Education Association, and I chose it … Read more
Welcome from my old Blog
I have been blogging for years, but after a long time, and a chance to play with WordPress I have decided I really prefer the format. Ergo, this is my new blog, and until I can find a way to transport everything over from the old one, if you are interested in reading the old … Read more
Don’t talk about the new Liverpool, Be the new Liverpool
Yesterday, I had a fantastic conversation with an old colleague of mine about some of the challenges for Liverpool in the new era. It is pleasing to hear that the city is still managing to find resources and investment into the promotion of the city and our image abroad. However, there are some serious misgivings … Read more
>The North is still in recession? Does anyone care?
>A couple of weeks ago, the latest economic growth figures showed a 0.5% growth rate for the first quarter of 2011. This follows a negative 0.5% growth rate for the final quarter of 2010. Given the total lack of calamitous panic, I take it everyone is ok with 0% growth over six months. People were … Read more
>Liverpool Lib Dems explained
>In a homage to the new leader of the Liverpool Lib Dems, Paula Keveaney, I have taken it upon myself to explain how she got the position, through the medium of Seinfeld: First, how she got the job: (courtesy of the daily seinfeld) George: So I still haven’t heard about that job.Jerry: Yeah that’s a … Read more
>An analysis – Merseyside boundary figures released
>On Friday, the Boundary Commission released the electorate results for the UK.These are the figures that will be used as the basis for allocating new boundaries in advance of the next election, in order to reach the Conservative’s magic number of 600 constituencies – a reduction of 50 from the current number. Every constituency in … Read more
