Archive for September, 2009
Should we tax wealth?
September 22nd, 2009 by Roger Darlington
The Liberal Democrats are meeting in Bournemouth this week for their Annual Conference and I’ve been in the city to look at a super fast broadband scheme (more about that later). So far, the aspect of the conference that has attracted the most publicity is the surprise proposal that homes with a value of over […]
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The conspiracy theory and why it won’t die (1)
September 22nd, 2009 by Roger Darlington
This week, I attended a London event of the Skeptics In The Pub grouping. It was addressed by the writer David Aaronovitch who spoke about his recent book “Voodoo Histories” which is subtitled “The Role of the Conspiracy Theory in Shaping Modern History”. I attended the event with my good friend and fellow skeptic Eric […]
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I wanna be a rock star
September 21st, 2009 by Roger Darlington
This is a fun video to start your week:
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How the Right is using the Net against Obama
September 19th, 2009 by Roger Darlington
Barack Obama made brilliant use of the Internet in his primary and presidential campaigns but, now that he is in the White House, the Right is mobilising opposition against him using similar online campaigning tools heavily funded by suspect business sources. It’s not just the economic stimulus and healthcare reform that angers these Republicans; they […]
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Wonderful Budapest
September 18th, 2009 by Roger Darlington
If you haven’t visited the city of Budapest – I have twice – then you might be tempted to do so by viewing this wonderful scene brought to my attention by a good Hungarian friend.
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My ninth short story
September 18th, 2009 by Roger Darlington
My latest short story is a political one entitled “The PM And The MP”. Please have a read and let me know what you think.
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Ten days that shook my world (7)
September 17th, 2009 by Roger Darlington
Regular readers of NightHawk may be aware of my experience in the summer when my Internet service provider Pipex managed to cut me off from the Net and take 10 days to restore my connection. If you can bear to read the sorry story, you’ll find it here. Of course, I complained to Pipex and, […]
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Stuck in the post
September 17th, 2009 by Roger Darlington
The Consumer Focus Board papers posted to me in central London on 8 September reached me today in north-west London on 17 September! Perhaps I should take it up with the consumer body for postal services. Aaah, that would be Consumer Focus then.
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The Stormtroopers’ 9/11
September 17th, 2009 by Roger Darlington
This video clip is both richly sardonic and strangely moving.
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Top 100 Labour blogs
September 16th, 2009 by Roger Darlington
In this list, NightHawk features at No 90.
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