Category Archives: UK

London Olympics vs. Human Rights

Posted on 29 May 2012 by

We have become accustomed to undemocratic countries being awarded Football World Cups or to European Football Championships being held in countries like Ukraine with less than optimal respect for human rights. (Although Ukraine at least has the hottest political protesters … Continue reading →

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The Round Table of Camelot is Back

Posted on 20 May 2012 by

Has the Nobel Peace Prize gone to President Obama‘s head? Or why else does he now try to copy King Arthur of Camelot with his famous Round Table?

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France, don’t worry about the rich leaving you.

Posted on 7 May 2012 by

France, first of all congratulations on getting rid of xenophobic Mr Sarkozy. Because of Mr Hollande’s proposed 75% tax rate on incomes of more than 1 million €, some rich residents of France have threatened to leave France. Where do … Continue reading →

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London is ready for World War III

Posted on 7 May 2012 by

So we have the 2012 Summer Olympics coming to town. As a Londoner, I am not excited. A busy, crowded and polluted city like London needs two more weeks of a massive rumpus like a hole in its head. And … Continue reading →

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Violating Section 127 of the UK Communications Act 2003

Posted on 20 March 2012 by

One could argue that parts of this blog are in violation of Section 127 of the UK Communications Act 2003. 127 Improper use of public electronic communications network (1) A person is guilty of an offence if he— (a) sends … Continue reading →

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My Home is my Castle

Posted on 16 March 2012 by

Yes, Britain really is that foggy. At St Michael’s Mount in Cornwall, England in 2010.

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I am a Master Chef

Posted on 13 March 2012 by

Yes, I can cook. At least I tried to when I recently visited Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales. First, you need to find a good spot. Away from roads or paths because you don’t want to be disturbed. Hiding … Continue reading →

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Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II

Posted on 7 February 2012 by

Since February 1952, Elizabeth II has been the Queen of the United Kingdom and a few other Commonwealth countries, putting her into a league with other long-reigning heads of state like King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand, Muammar Gaddafi in Libya or … Continue reading →

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Two years ago: Birthday Vigil for Neda Agha-Soltan

Posted on 23 January 2012 by

Exactly two years ago, on 23 January 2010, a vigil was held for Neda Agha-Soltan who had been shot and killed on 20 June 2009 by an Iranian government militia when they cracked down on protests in Tehran. Because Neda’s death … Continue reading →

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2012 Warning

Posted on 1 January 2012 by

Do you remember the film “2012” by Roland Emmerich? It is (another) disaster film about the end of the world, which has allegedly been predicted for 21 December 2012 by the Maya Calendar. In the film, the earth’s core heats up, … Continue reading →

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